evocation

noun

evo·​ca·​tion ˌē-vō-ˈkā-shən 

ˌe-və-

1

: the act or fact of evoking : summoning: such as

a

: the summoning of a spirit

b

: imaginative recreation

an evocation of the past

2

: induction sense 3c

evocator

ˈē-vō-ˌkā-tər 

ˈe-və-

noun

Examples of evocation in a Sentence

rich evocations of the sights, sounds, and smells of the carnival

the evocation of a simpler time

Recent Examples on the Web

The depictions of mob violence are chilling evocations of the darkest moments of the 20th century. —John Penner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026

This sophisticated blue-green hue was deemed by WGSN/Coloro as a terrific color trend to incorporate into your day-to-day due to its evocation of nature, renewal, and transformation. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026

His views of their unconventional garments are painterly and romantic—expressionist evocations rather than detailed transcriptions of the clothes. —Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025

Their language mimics the essence of things, evocations of items and experiences. —Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Latin evocation-, evocatio, from evocare

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for evocation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

evocation

noun

evo·​ca·​tion ˌē-vō-ˈkā-shən 

ˌev-ə-

: an act or instance of evoking

Medical Definition

evocation

noun

evo·​ca·​tion ˌē-vō-ˈkā-shən  ˌev-ə- 

: induction sense 3b

specifically : initiation of development of a primary embryonic axis