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cel·e·bra·tion

Pronounced:

/ˌsɛləˈbreɪʃən/Listen to audio

Function:

noun

Inflected forms:

plural cel·e·bra·tions

Meaning:

1 [count] : a party or other special event that you have for an important occasion, holiday, etc. ▪ a victory/birthday/holiday celebration ▪ the town's bicentennial celebrations
2 [noncount] : the activity of doing special, enjoyable things for an important occasion, achievement, etc. : the activity of celebrating ▪ It was a night of celebration. ▪ We're having a dinner in celebration of their anniversary. [=as a way of celebrating their anniversary] ▪ Your promotion is (a) cause for celebration.
3 [count] : the performance of a religious ceremony —usually singular ▪ a celebration of Mass
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