commemorative

adjective

com·​mem·​o·​ra·​tive kə-ˈmem-rə-tiv 

-ˈme-mə-;

-ˈme-mə-ˌrā-tiv

: intended as a commemoration

especially : issued in limited quantities for a limited time to honor or feature someone or something

a commemorative stamp

commemorative noun

commemoratively adverb

Synonyms

• commemorating
• honorary
• memorial
• memorializing

Examples of commemorative in a Sentence

commemorative stamps for the stars of American popular music

Recent Examples on the Web

However, plaques and other commemorative items appear to fall into a gray area. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025

The video showed a commemorative brick with the date June 14, 2020 on it, seemingly referencing the couple's first date, as mentioned in the caption. —Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025

For $20, the ticket includes two hours of mimosas, a commemorative cup and lip balm. —Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025

Those who visit all 46 locations will be mailed a commemorative pin and receive an invite to an exclusive passport completion party. —Sam Allard, Axios, 28 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

commemorative

adjective

com·​mem·​o·​ra·​tive kə-ˈmem-ə-rət-iv 

-ˌrāt-

: intended to commemorate a person, thing, or event

a commemorative postage stamp

commemorative noun