commemorative noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •An object made to commemorate a person, mark an event, etc. •A postage stamp issued to commemorate, usually a person or event; also commonly applied to thematic (topical) stamp issues.beautiful Pictorials, topicals, commemoratives, airmails. Introductory selection 40% discount. Ralph Rice, 15 Longlane, West Hartford 7, Conn. — 1956 adjective1 •Serving to commemorate something.The plaza in front of San Francisco's City Hall was the scene Nov. 27 of two separate ceremonies commemorative of the assassinations one year ago of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. — 1979 formscommemoratives
