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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Sarah’s parents are celebrating their wedding anniversary, and they’re taking the whole clan on a celebratory safari.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
“The Emmys are celebrating their 78th year, and NBC is celebrating its 100th year. And I have been on ‘Law & Order: SVU’ for all of them.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Forty-five years after Formula 1 last roared around Madrid, the Spanish capital is celebrating its return this weekend with a brand-new circuit, accessible from the city centre via only a metro ride.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
After the final whistle, Mourinho ran on to the pitch to celebrate with his players, and the Camp Nou sprinklers were turned on while Inter were celebrating.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Do you think your late great-uncle is celebrating you somewhere?
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
