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.

From Latin celebratio, from celebrare, meaning 'to celebrate'.

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.

festivity

An occasion for festivities; a celebration.

commemoration

A ceremony in honor of a person or event.

observance

A traditional custom or practice.

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.