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View synonyms for celebration

celebration

[ sel-uh-brey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of celebrating:

    We want to do something special in celebration of Amy’s great new job.

  2. a party or other festive event for celebrating something:

    Don’t you think the birthday celebrations for preschoolers in this neighborhood are a bit over the top?

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Other Words From

  • in·ter·cel·e·bra·tion noun
  • non·cel·e·bra·tion noun
  • pre·cel·e·bra·tion noun
  • re·cel·e·bra·tion noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of celebration1

First recorded in 1480–90; from Latin celebrātiōn- (stem of celebrātiō ) “large gathering, widespread use, celebration (of a festival)”; celebrate, -ion

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