celebrate
verb (used with object)
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities.
celebrating
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present participleof celebrate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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We are grateful for Ernie’s extraordinary impact on our league and look forward to celebrating him during his final season.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
There were still flyers around the neighborhood celebrating the grand opening of the Lantern Bar, which had been scheduled for July 25.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
On the night I went, two parties were celebrating birthdays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
The husband of a woman who died as she tried to rescue her two sons when they were swept out to sea in the Bahamas said they had been celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Twig screamed and jumped around, celebrating as if we’d won the Egg Drop Olympics or something.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
