noun
celebration
sehl-ih-BRAY-shuhn
noun
1
A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
"The whole street turned out for the street celebration."
"His birthday celebration went on until midnight."
2
The act of expressing joy, pride, or thanks for something.
"There was a real sense of celebration after the team won the cup."
"The book is a celebration of the region's food and culture."
How to Use Celebration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA party, event, or feeling that marks and enjoys something good that has happened.
Common pairings
a celebration of
in celebration of
hold a celebration
Word Forms
celebrations plural
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Etymology
From Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio — ultimately from celebrare, "to honour or perform frequently."