Definition of commemorative
: intended as a commemoration; especially : issued in limited quantities for a limited time to honor or feature someone or something a commemorative stamp
commemorative
nouncommemoratively
adverbPeople Are Reading
Examples of commemorative in a Sentence
commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music
Recent Examples of commemorative from the Web
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The one-year mark of the Pulse nightclub massacre is nearing, and commemorative events at the nightclub are taking place in less than two weeks.
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Clearly the 1967 war has a contemporary media, political, and commemorative profile higher than that of any other Arab-Israeli war.
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Multiday festival passes are also available, as are commemorative 50th anniversary tickets for a few extra bucks;
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As all of that was going on, the four men charged with producing and selling the commemorative liquor sit in detention in Chengdu, facing possibly long prison sentences.
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During this session, kids will build a wooden tic-tac-toe game to take home, plus receive a free Kids Workshop apron and commemorative pin.
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For more on the Kennedys, check out PEOPLE’s commemorative edition Jack & Jackie: Remembering Camelot, on sale now.
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The main parts of the memorial are the Commemorative area (which includes the Hall of Memory), Anzac Parade, and the Sculpture Garden.
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Tickets cost $15 (includes a commemorative mug and six beer-tasting tickets) and can be purchased at the stadium box office, online at boisehawks.com or by calling (208) 322-5000.
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First Known Use of commemorative
1612
COMMEMORATIVE Defined for English Language Learners
commemorative
playDefinition of commemorative for English Language Learners
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: intended to honor an important event or person from the past
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