celebration

noun

USsel-uh-BRAY-shuhn/ˌsɛləˈbɹeɪʃən/sel-i-BRAY-shuhn/ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/

Pluralcelebrations (some meanings)

4 meanings of celebration

1
noununcountable
The act of showing thanks, joy, or respect, often at a happy gathering.
Like clapping and cheering when someone you care about does something great.
There was a lot of celebration when the good news finally arrived.
The win was met with celebration across the whole school.
Similarrejoicing, jubilation, festivity
Oppositemourning
2
nouncountable
A party where people meet to have fun and enjoy themselves.
Like a birthday party with games, food, and music.
We're throwing a big celebration for her tenth birthday.
The whole street came to the celebration on Saturday night.
Similarparty, gathering, festivity, bash
3
nouncountable
The marking of a holiday or special day with ceremonies and events.
Like the special things people do on a holiday every single year.
The town holds a big celebration of Independence Day every year.
Their New Year celebration includes fireworks and music.
Similarfestival, observance, commemoration
4
nouncountable or uncountable
The formal carrying out of a holy ceremony, such as a religious service.
Like a special church service carried out in a careful, set way.
The priest led the celebration of the morning Mass.
Many families came for the celebration of the sacrament.
Similarobservance

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Origin

It comes from Latin "celebratio," reaching English through Old French "celebration."