commemorative

/kəˈmɛmrətɪv/

Other forms: commemoratives; commemoratively

Anything that acts as a memorial to something or someone is commemorative — whether it's an action like a charity walk or an object like a war memorial.

Certain commemorative objects are known simply as commemoratives. Think, for example, of the Elvis Presley commemorative stamps your Dad keeps in his sock drawer (he was young once), or the commemorative coins minted for such events as the inauguration of a new President or the moon landing. See late night TV in particular for "special commemorative offers."

Definitions of commemorative

1. adjective

   intended as a commemoration
   “a commemorative plaque”

   synonyms: commemorating, memorial
2. noun

   an object (such as a coin or postage stamp) made to mark an event or honor a person
   type of:

   object, physical object

   a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow