- the act or an instance of celebrating
- that which is done to celebrate
Origin of celebration
Classical Latin celebratio
A birthday party is a celebration.
The definition of a celebration is an act or event designed to commemorate something or make something special and enjoyable.
An example of a celebration is a party you have for someone's birthday.
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Noun
(plural celebrations)
- The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament
- The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities
- The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
- A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
Origin
See also: célébrationFrom Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio.
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Sentence Examples
- In celebration of Fred's return to Bird Song, Dean didn't bother to protest.
- 1769, a celebration in honour of the poet was organized by David Garrick.
- They clung to each other in celebration of the occasion.
- Gradually winter released its grip and flowers erupted from the ground in celebration of spring.
- The next few days will be nothing but feasts and parties in celebration of our marriage!
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WORDS NEAR celebration IN THE DICTIONARY
- celebration
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- celebratedly
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