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Synonyms & Similar Words
party
festival
gala
jubilee
revelry
festivity
ceremony
commemoration
observance
tribute
salute
honor
recognition
applause
accolade
praise
tribute
homage
fete
carnival
merriment
jamboree
shindig
bash
soiree
reception
gathering
convocation
congratulation
Meaning of Celebration
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, celebration refers to the act of marking or honoring a special occasion with festivities, ceremonies, or other forms of observance.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines celebration as an act or event that is done or held to honor or commemorate something, such as a holiday, anniversary, or achievement.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes celebration as a special enjoyable event or activity that is used to mark an important or happy occasion.
Example Uses
- The city will hold a celebration to mark the anniversary of its founding, featuring live music, food, and fireworks.
- The team's victory was a cause for celebration, and they spent the evening partying and cheering.
- The couple's wedding was a grand celebration, with hundreds of guests, a live band, and a lavish reception.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
mourning
lamentation
sorrow
grief
sadness
melancholy
gloom
despair
despondency
dejection
depression
funeral
wake
dirge
elegy
lament
requiem
mourning
bereavement
sorrowfulness
unhappiness
desolation