celebration
Americannoun
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the act of celebrating.
We want to do something special in celebration of Amy’s great new job.
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a party or other festive event for celebrating something.
Don’t you think the birthday celebrations for preschoolers in this neighborhood are a bit over the top?
Other Word Forms
- intercelebration noun
- noncelebration noun
- precelebration noun
- recelebration noun
Etymology
Origin of celebration
First recorded in 1480–90; from Latin celebrātiōn- (stem of celebrātiō ) “large gathering, widespread use, celebration (of a festival)”; celebrate, -ion
Example Sentences
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This year's celebration is due to take place on 4 July, with sources at the organisation telling BBC News it will go ahead "as usual".
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
But “Austenland” is the latest installment in the BritBox celebration “Austen Forever,” and a film that represents the sentiments and inspiration for the months-long observance of the author’s 250th birthday last December.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
But instead of serving as a celebration of America’s pastime, opening day has arrived this week with a warning: Don’t get too attached.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
However, having revisited a case from the show’s very first episode, “Yankee White,” for a 2024 celebration of the franchise’s 1,000 episodes, that idea was out.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
A celebration that has been frozen in place, suspended the same way the paper birds had been in the air.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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