Celebration

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃən/

Celebration (noun)

  1. A special event or party to mark a happy occasion.
  2. The act of doing something enjoyable to show happiness about an event.
  3. A religious ceremony or ritual to honor a special day or event.

Examples

  • The celebration lasted all night.
  • They planned a big celebration for the anniversary.

Common collocations: host a celebration, grand celebration, attend a celebration, in celebration of, joyful celebration

Synonyms of Celebration

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Celebration

  • expressing sorrow instead of joy