celebration

From Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/

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• (US, Canada) IPA^(key): /ˌsɛləˈbɹeɪʃən/, /ˌsɛlˈbɹeɪʃən/
• Hyphenation: cel‧e‧bra‧tion
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

celebration (countable and uncountable, plural celebrations)

1. The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.

   We will attend the Christmas celebration in church.

2. The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
3. The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.

   She jumped in the air in celebration.

4. A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

   We're having a little celebration tomorrow for Martin's scholarship.

• See Thesaurus:celebration

• celebrant
• celebrate
• celebrator
• celebrity

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