# celebration

Pronunciation: US say "sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn" /ˌsɛləˈbɹeɪʃən/; UK say "sel-i-BRAY-shuhn" /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/

## Noun

1. An expression of appreciation, thanks, or remembrance that often takes the form of a social gathering.
   - Simple: The act of showing thanks, joy, or respect, often at a happy gathering.
   - _The announcement was greeted with celebration throughout the company._
   - _Their long years of effort finally earned them a moment of celebration and thanks._
2. An occasion on which people gather socially to enjoy themselves and be entertained.
   - Simple: A party where people meet to have fun and enjoy themselves.
   - _Their anniversary celebration lasted well into the night._
   - _He hired a band to play at the celebration._
3. The observance of a holiday or feast day, marked by ceremonies and solemn rites.
   - Simple: The marking of a holiday or special day with ceremonies and events.
   - _The Diwali celebration filled the streets with lights and music._
   - _The Easter celebration in the village follows long-standing customs._
4. The performing of a solemn religious ceremony, such as the Eucharist or another sacrament, according to its set form.
   - Simple: The formal carrying out of a holy ceremony, such as a religious service.
   - _The bishop presided over the celebration of the Eucharist._
   - _The celebration of baptism took place after the main service._

## Origin

From Old French "celebration," from Latin "celebratio"; it is equivalent to "celebrate" plus the suffix "-ion."

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/celebration (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).