commemoration
Commemoration (noun) means a ceremony, event, or object that honors the memory of a person or event. Example: “The museum held a commemoration for the victims of the disaster.”
How to use commemoration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn act or event that honors someone's or something's memory.
Word forms
commemorations plural
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The museum held a _____ for the victims of the disaster.
Etymology
From Old French commemoration, from Latin commemoratio.
Related words
Rhymes for commemoration
Frequently asked questions
What does “commemoration” mean?
The word “commemoration” means a ceremony, event, or object that honors the memory of a person or event. In plain terms, an act or event that honors someone's or something's memory.
How do you pronounce “commemoration”?
“Commemoration” is pronounced kuh-meh-muh-RAY-shuhn (/kəˌmɛməˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “commemoration” in a sentence?
Here is “commemoration” used in a sentence: “The museum held a commemoration for the victims of the disaster.”
What part of speech is “commemoration”?
“Commemoration” is a noun.
Where does the word “commemoration” come from?
The word “commemoration” comes from Latin. From Old French commemoration, from Latin commemoratio.
Is “commemoration” a common word?
“Commemoration” is an uncommon word in modern English.