noun
Uncommon
jubilee
JOO-bih-lee
Jubilee (noun) means a major anniversary of an event, especially the fiftieth anniversary of a coronation, wedding, or similar milestone. Example: “The Queen's Golden Jubilee marked fifty years on the throne.”
noun
1
A major anniversary of an event, especially the fiftieth anniversary of a coronation, wedding, or similar milestone.
"The Queen's Golden Jubilee marked fifty years on the throne."
"The couple threw a big party for their jubilee anniversary."
2
A time of celebration and rejoicing.
"The whole town turned the festival into a jubilee."
How to use jubilee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big celebratory anniversary, especially a fiftieth one.
Common pairings
golden jubilee
diamond jubilee
silver jubilee
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- jubilees
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Etymology
From Old French jubile, ultimately from Hebrew yobel ("ram's horn trumpet"), because a ram's horn was blown to announce the ancient Israelite jubilee year. Later influenced by Latin iubilum, "a shout of joy."
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What does “jubilee” mean?
The word “jubilee” means a major anniversary of an event, especially the fiftieth anniversary of a coronation, wedding, or similar milestone. In plain terms, a big celebratory anniversary, especially a fiftieth one.
How do you pronounce “jubilee”?
“Jubilee” is pronounced JOO-bih-lee (/ˈd͡ʒubəˌli/ in IPA).
How do you use “jubilee” in a sentence?
Here is “jubilee” used in a sentence: “The Queen's Golden Jubilee marked fifty years on the throne.”
What part of speech is “jubilee”?
“Jubilee” is a noun.
Where does the word “jubilee” come from?
The word “jubilee” comes from Latin. From Old French jubile, ultimately from Hebrew yobel ("ram's horn trumpet"), because a ram's horn was blown to announce the ancient Israelite jubilee year. Later influenced by Latin iubilum, "a shout of joy.".
Is “jubilee” a common word?
“Jubilee” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “jubilee” have?
“Jubilee” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a major anniversary of an event, especially the fiftieth anniversary of a coronation, wedding, or similar milestone.
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