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UK/["/ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/"]/US/["/ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Celebration

a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something

In simple words: A joyful event or party to honor something special.

Celebration in a sentence

  • The birthday party was a grand celebration with friends and family.
  • Our team had a small celebration after winning the championship.
  • They organized a celebration to honor the retiring teacher.
  • The festival was a vibrant celebration of diverse cultures.

How to use Celebration

Use 'celebration' when talking about special events like birthdays, holidays, or achievements. It's suited for both casual and formal contexts but avoid it in overly somber situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a big party where everyone is celebrating together!

Related words

Collocations with Celebration

Synonyms for Celebration

Opposites of Celebration

Common mistakes with Celebration

  • Confuse with 'celebrate', which is the verb form.
  • Using 'celebration' in contexts that are not festive or joyful.

Compare Celebration with Party, Gathering

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Frequently asked questions about Celebration

What does Celebration mean?

A joyful event or party to honor something special.

What is the definition of Celebration?

a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something

How do you use Celebration in a sentence?

The birthday party was a grand celebration with friends and family.

Can you give another example of Celebration?

Our team had a small celebration after winning the championship.

What are synonyms for Celebration?

Common alternatives include party, festivity, observance, commemoration, gathering.

What is the opposite of Celebration?

Opposite meanings include mourning, sadness, grief.

What words go with Celebration?

It commonly pairs with big, great, noisy, have, hold, join, dinner, party, in celebration of, a cause for celebration, a celebration of somebody’s life, a celebration to mark something, big, great, noisy, have, hold, join, dinner, party, in celebration of, a cause for celebration, a celebration of somebody’s life, a celebration to mark something.

What are common mistakes when using Celebration?

Confuse with 'celebrate', which is the verb form. Using 'celebration' in contexts that are not festive or joyful.

How do you pronounce Celebration?

US: /["/ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Celebration?

Use 'celebration' when talking about special events like birthdays, holidays, or achievements. It's suited for both casual and formal contexts but avoid it in overly somber situations.

What CEFR level is Celebration?

"Celebration" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.