celebration

cel-e-bra-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A social event to mark a special occasion.

  2. 2.

    The action of celebrating something.

  3. 3.

    The performance of a religious ceremony.

Forms

plural: celebrations

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in celebration of — to honor or mark
  • •
    join the celebration — participate in festivities

Related words

Antonyms: mourning
See also: celebrate, ceremony, festival, party
Synonyms: ceremony, commemoration, festivity, party

Etymology

From Latin "celebratio" meaning a numerous assembly, from "celebrare" meaning to celebrate.