Celebration — Definition & Meaning

What does celebration mean?

noun

A special event or occasion when people come together to celebrate something, such as a birthday, wedding, or holiday. A feeling of joy and excitement, often accompanied by festivities and celebrations.

Example

"The city hosted a grand celebration to mark the end of the war."

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Etymologically related

Latin celebrare Old French celebrer Middle English celebracioun

Synonyms for celebration

commemoration festival party revelry jubilation ovation

Antonyms of celebration

mourning grief sadness

Rhymes with celebration

education relation relation creation