CELEBRATION

celebration, festivity

(noun) any joyous diversion

celebration, solemnization, solemnisation

(noun) the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual; “the celebration of marriage”

celebration, jubilation

(noun) a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

celebration (countable and uncountable, plural celebrations)

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

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

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

A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party.

Synonyms

• See celebration

Anagrams

• eniclobrate

Source: Wiktionary


Cel`e*bra"tion, n. Etym: [L. celebratio.]

Definition: The act, process, or time of celebrating. His memory deserving a particular celebration. Clarendok. Celebration of Mass is equivalent to offering Mass Cath. Dict. To hasten the celebration of their marriage. Sir P. Sidney.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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