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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The 2013 comedy starring Keri Russell comes to the streaming platform as part of its ‘Austen Forever’ celebration, which honors the 250th anniversary of the author’s birth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The first Paisley Arts Festival has launched with a celebration of late Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg who died last November.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
For one last run, Betts can be that for a community and team where she’s found not just acceptance, but true celebration.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The film’s celebration of family and faith makes it even more powerful.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Emma reached out, ready to pull Chess and Natalie into the celebration, too.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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