Celebration

/ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament..

Definitions by Sense

1. The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.
2. The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.
3. The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.
4. A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

Example Sentences

We will attend the Christmas celebration in church.

In a Chinese New Year video message posted on her Facebook page yesterday, President Halimah Yacob said the fact that the celebrations here also commonly embrace those of other races is "true to the Singapore spirit".

She jumped in the air in celebration.

Waltz into a grand Austrian celebration this fall on the Danube River on an eight-day cruise marking the 300th birthday of Maria Theresa of Austria, whose one-time titles included Holy Roman Empress; Queen of Hungary, Bohemia, Croatia and Slavonia; Archduchess of Austria; and Duchess of Parma.

We are having a celebration at McDonald's for my dad's new job.

We're having a little celebration tomorrow for Martin's scholarship.

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