celebration — the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The office celebration got so wild that the printer somehow ended up wearing a party hat.
- Their wedding celebration lasted three days and two confused neighbors.
- The New Year celebration in Times Square attracts millions of visitors.
celebration
NOUN[/ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/]
the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity
The whole village joins the harvest celebration with music and dancing.
The graduation celebration brought together students, families, and friends. (CELEBRATION = CELEBS CELEBRATE TOGETHER.)
The wedding celebration featured beautiful decorations and heartfelt appreciation for every guest.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin celebrare, meaning to perform solemnly or honour with ceremony. Originally used in ancient Rome to describe the solemn performance of religious rituals, the term gradually expanded to encompass general festive acknowledgment and commemoration.
Breakdown
celebrare (to celebrate, honour solemnly) + -tion (suffix forming nouns of action or state). The Latin verb root celebrare likely derives from celeber (frequented, populous), suggesting the sense of gathering in large numbers.
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📝Examples
“The office celebration got so wild that the printer somehow ended up wearing a party hat.”
“Their wedding celebration lasted three days and two confused neighbors.”
“The New Year celebration in Times Square attracts millions of visitors.”
“We need to plan a proper celebration for her promotion.”
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