Commemorative

/kəˈmɛm.ə.reɪ.tɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An item, such as a coin or medal, intended to honor or memorialize someone or something.

He collected commemoratives from different historical events.

A service or event held in memory of someone or something.

They organized a commemorative to celebrate the life of the beloved leader.

adjective

Serving to commemorate an event, person, or occasion.

The city unveiled a commemorative plaque to honor the founding of the town.

Related to the memory or remembrance of someone or something.

They held a commemorative ceremony for the soldiers who fought in the war.

Designed or issued to mark an important event or milestone.

The mint released a commemorative coin to celebrate the anniversary of independence.

From Latin commemorare, meaning 'to call to remembrance'.

commemorative coin

A coin issued to mark a special event or honor a person.

commemorative stamp

A postage stamp issued to commemorate a specific event.

commemorative event

A gathering or ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something.

commemoration

The act of commemorating; honoring the memory of a person or event.

memorial

Something established to remind people of a person or event.

tribute

An act, statement, or gift intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Commemorative gear

I got a commemorative gear for the concert.

Commem

We're going to the commem this weekend.