Celebration
/ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act of observing a day or an event with ceremonies and festivities.
The community held a celebration to honor the local heroes.
A special enjoyable occasion.
Her birthday party was a grand celebration with friends and family.
A joyful occasion for special festivities to mark an event.
The wedding was a beautiful celebration filled with love and laughter.
The action of marking one's pleasure at an event or occasion.
The team's victory led to a raucous celebration in the streets.
Etymology
From Latin celebratio, from celebrare, meaning 'to celebrate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
birthday celebration
A party held to celebrate someone's birthday.
celebration of life
A gathering to honor and remember a person's life.
celebration dinner
A special dinner held for a celebratory occasion.
Related Words
festivity
An occasion for festivities; a celebration.
commemoration
A ceremony in honor of a person or event.
observance
A traditional custom or practice.
Slang Meanings
Party
We're throwing a huge party to celebrate her promotion!
Bash
It was an epic bash for the wedding celebration.
Shindig
They organized a shindig to celebrate the new year.