B1noun 1K

Occasion

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈkeɪʒn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈkeɪʒn/"]/

Meaning of Occasion

a particular time when something happens

In simple words: A special time or event.

Occasion in a sentence

• We celebrate special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries with great joy.
• The couple chose a beautiful venue for the occasion of their wedding.
• On this occasion, I would like to announce my retirement.
• She wore her best dress to the occasion, wanting to look her finest.
• Every occasion calls for a different type of gift, depending on the recipient.

How to use Occasion

Used for events like birthdays, holidays, or significant moments. Suitable for both written and spoken contexts. Avoid in very casual situations unless referring to informal gatherings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a special 'occasion' like an Oscar-tion — imagine winning an award.

Related words

Collocations with Occasion

• countless
• many
• multiple
• recall
• remember
• on an/​the occasion
• on occasion
• on occasions
• a number of occasions
• on one occasion
• on that occasion
• auspicious
• big
• great
• celebrate
• mark
• rise to
• call for something
• on occasion
• occasion of
• for all occasions
• for every occasion
• a sense of occasion
• right
• suitable
• get
• have
• arise
• occasion for
• be an occasion for something
• become an occasion for something
• have occasion to do something
• right
• suitable
• get
• have
• arise
• occasion for
• be an occasion for something
• become an occasion for something
• have occasion to do something

Synonyms for Occasion

• event
• celebration
• instance
• happening
• milestone

Opposites of Occasion

• routine
• normality

Common mistakes with Occasion

• Confused with 'occasionally' which means sometimes.
• Using it in plural form 'occasions' when referring to one event.
• Mixing it up with 'opportunity', which means a chance.

Frequently asked questions about Occasion

What does Occasion mean?

A special time or event.

What is the definition of Occasion?

a particular time when something happens

How do you use Occasion in a sentence?

We celebrate special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries with great joy.

Can you give another example of Occasion?

The couple chose a beautiful venue for the occasion of their wedding.

What are synonyms for Occasion?

Common alternatives include event, celebration, instance, happening, milestone.

What is the opposite of Occasion?

Opposite meanings include routine, normality.

What words go with Occasion?

It commonly pairs with countless, many, multiple, recall, remember, on an/​the occasion, on occasion, on occasions, a number of occasions, on one occasion, on that occasion, auspicious, big, great, celebrate, mark, rise to, call for something, on occasion, occasion of, for all occasions, for every occasion, a sense of occasion, right, suitable, get, have, arise, occasion for, be an occasion for something, become an occasion for something, have occasion to do something, right, suitable, get, have, arise, occasion for, be an occasion for something, become an occasion for something, have occasion to do something.

What are common mistakes when using Occasion?

Confused with 'occasionally' which means sometimes. Using it in plural form 'occasions' when referring to one event. Mixing it up with 'opportunity', which means a chance.

How do you pronounce Occasion?

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

When should I use Occasion?

Used for events like birthdays, holidays, or significant moments. Suitable for both written and spoken contexts. Avoid in very casual situations unless referring to informal gatherings.

What CEFR level is Occasion?

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