memorial

[ muh-mawr-ee-uhl, -mohr- ]

noun

1. something designed to preserve the memory of a person, event, etc., as a monument or a holiday.
2. a written statement of facts presented to a sovereign, a legislative body, etc., as the ground of, or expressed in the form of, a petition or remonstrance.

adjective

1. preserving the memory of a person or thing; commemorative:

   memorial services.

2. of or relating to the memory.

memorial

/ mɪˈmɔːrɪəl /

adjective

1. serving to preserve the memory of the dead or a past event
2. of or involving memory

noun

1. something serving as a remembrance
2. a written statement of facts submitted to a government, authority, etc, in conjunction with a petition
3. an informal diplomatic paper

Derived Forms

• meˈmorially, adverb

Other Words From

• me·mori·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of memorial¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin memoriāle, noun use of neuter of Latin memoriālis for or containing memoranda. See memory, -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of memorial¹

C14: from Late Latin memoriāle a reminder, neuter of memoriālis belonging to remembrance

Example Sentences

Likewise, members of the massive 1D group on Reddit reminded members that “memorials are for fans, funerals are for family” and discouraged them from approaching the pop stars and mourners.

From Los Angeles Times

The Mariinsky said Monday it will host a memorial service for its late performer Thursday at its White Foyer.

From Los Angeles Times

As Yulia Navalnaya was whisked away by police, for security, the crowd gathered beside a memorial for those killed in Ukraine - chatting quietly and singing along with a young man playing guitar.

From BBC

The report from the Department of the Interior said the US government should create a memorial for the children who died at the schools.

From NewsForKids.net

A larger, public memorial is being planned, but no date has been announced.

From Los Angeles Times