celebration

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual

   the celebration of marriage

2. 2
   noun

   The formal performance of a solemn rite, such as Christian sacrament.

   We will attend the Christmas celebration in church.

3. 3
   noun

   The observance of a holiday or feast day, as by solemnities.

   In a Chinese New Year video message posted on her Facebook page yesterday, President Halimah Yacob said the fact that the celebrations here also commonly embrace those of other races is "true to the Singapore spirit".

4. 4
   noun

   The act, process of showing appreciation, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event.

   She jumped in the air in celebration.

5. 5
   noun

   A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

   We are having a celebration at McDonald's for my dad's new job.

6. 6
   noun

   any joyous diversion

7. 7
   noun

   a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

Etymology

From Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio. Equivalent to celebrate + -ion.