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празднество — meaning in English

prazdnestvo

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English meaning

  • banquet noun A large, formal meal held to celebrate a special occasion.
  • celebration noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
  • festival noun An organised series of events celebrating a particular theme, art form, or occasion.
  • festivity noun A festival or similar celebration.
  • gala noun A large, festive public celebration or event.
  • jubilee noun A major anniversary of an event, especially the fiftieth anniversary of a coronation, wedding, or similar milestone.

Senses

празднество is used for these senses in English:

  • banquet A large celebratory meal; a feast.
  • celebration A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.
  • festival An event or series of special events centred on the celebration or promotion of some theme or aspect of the community, often held at regular intervals.
  • festivity (often, pluralized) A festival or similar celebration.
  • gala (uncountable) Pomp, show, or festivity.

banquet — full definition

  1. noun A large, formal meal held to celebrate a special occasion.
  2. verb To take part in or host a lavish feast.

celebration — full definition

  1. noun A gathering or event held to enjoy and mark a happy occasion.
  2. noun The act of expressing joy, pride, or thanks for something.

Related Russian words