celebration — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

celebration (/ˌsel.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/)

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🔊 /ˌsel.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

Meaning: joyful marking of an event

A special enjoyable event or activity held to mark a happy occasion or achievement.

Examples

🗣 They held a big celebration with cake and music to mark her hundredth birthday.

Etymology

From Latin ‘celebratio’, from ‘celebrare’ (to honor, frequent), from ‘celeber’ (frequented, famous).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for parties, holidays, and marking achievements.

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Tags: culture, event

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