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noun. uk / ˌsel.əˈbreɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ˌsel.əˈbreɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. B1 [ C ] a special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something: There were lively New Year celebrations all over town. call for a celebration Such good news calls for (= deserves) a celebration! [ U ] the act of celebrating something:
A celebration is a special enjoyable event that people organize because something pleasant has happened or because it is someone's birthday or anniversary. Their supporters had little cause for celebration. American English: celebration / sɛlɪˈbreɪʃən /. Arabic: اِحْتِفَال.
[ U ] the act of celebrating something: in celebration of Let's buy some champagne in celebration of her safe arrival. [ C ] an act of dancing, shouting, etc., to show that you are happy after you have succeeded at something: He likes to get his teammates excited with his theatrical celebrations.
noun. the act of celebrating: We want to do something special in celebration of Amy’s great new job. 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? Discover More. Other Words From. in·ter·cel·e·bra·tion noun. non·cel·e·bra·tion noun.
CELEBRATION meaning: 1 : a party or other special event that you have for an important occasion, holiday, etc.; 2 : the activity of doing special, enjoyable things for an important occasion, achievement, etc. the activity of celebrating.
CELEBRATION definition: an occasion when you celebrate a special day or event, or the act of celebrating: .
celebration meaning, definition, what is celebration: an occasion or party when you celebrate ...: Learn more.
noun. a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event. synonyms: jubilation. see more. noun. any joyous diversion. synonyms: festivity. see more. noun. the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual. “the celebration of marriage” synonyms: solemnisation, solemnization. see more. Pronunciation
noun. /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/ [countable] a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something. The occasion was the 40th anniversary celebrations of the orchestra. birthday celebrations. wedding/victory celebrations. I hope you'll join in the Christmas celebrations. They held a celebration to mark forty years of the lifeboat service.
Definition of celebration noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
