commemoration

noun

com·​mem·​o·​ra·​tion kə-ˌme-mə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the act of commemorating

2

: something that commemorates

Examples of commemoration in a Sentence

Several well-known celebrities attended the commemoration.

Recent Examples on the Web

Other commemorations are being held across the country, including pro-Palestinian vigils that have been criticized by politicians and Jewish groups. — Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

The commemoration began with a national moment of silence at the time the attack started. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Culmination Dussehra reaches its conclusion with the commemoration of Rama’s victory over Ravana and the burning of Ravana’s effigy. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

But because this is the city where he was born and raised, the commemorations extend beyond what has been done elsewhere. — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing commemoration

• in commemoration of

Rhymes for commemoration

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

commemoration

noun

com·​mem·​o·​ra·​tion kə-ˌmem-ə-ˈrā-shən 

1

: the act of commemorating

2

: a ceremony that commemorates