Skip to main content

special occasionan important event or celebration that happens infrequently

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an important event or celebration that happens infrequently

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspeʃəl əˈkeɪʒən/

Example Sentences

  • My mom only uses her fancy china on special occasions, which means I've eaten off paper plates for 20 years.
  • Wedding anniversaries are special occasions that require expensive restaurants and forgotten wallets.
  • Graduation is a special occasion when parents cry more than the graduates.

special occasion

NOUN

[/ˈspeʃəl əˈkeɪʒən/]

an important event or celebration that happens infrequently

an important event or celebration that happens infrequently
💡 Concept

an important event or celebration that happens infrequently

No evasion can escape persuasion on this special occasion!
🎵 Rhyme

No evasion can escape persuasion on this special occasion!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈspeʃəl əˈkeɪʒən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈspeʃəl əˈkeɪʒən/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

persuasioninvasionevasion
persuasion
invasion
evasion

🔗Collocations

celebrate a special occasion
dress up for a special occasion
mark a special occasion
save money for special occasions
special occasion gift
once-in-a-lifetime special occasion

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom only uses her fancy china on special occasions, which means I've eaten off paper plates for 20 years.

😄 Fun example

Wedding anniversaries are special occasions that require expensive restaurants and forgotten wallets.

😄 Fun example

Graduation is a special occasion when parents cry more than the graduates.

😄 Fun example

Christmas is a special occasion when families gather to argue about politics and overeat.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

celebrationfestivityceremonymilestonecommemoration

Antonyms

ordinary dayroutineeveryday occurrence

Related

anniversarybirthdayweddinggraduationholidayfestival

Want to master 19,000+ words?

Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.