English Online Dictionary. What means celebration? What does celebration mean?
English
Etymology
From Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˌsɛlɪˈbɹeɪʃən/
- (US, Canada) IPA(key): /ˌsɛləˈbɹeɪʃən/, /ˌsɛlˈbɹeɪʃən/
- Hyphenation: cel‧e‧bra‧tion
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
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 Thesaurus:celebration
Derived terms
Related terms
- celebrant
- celebrate
- celebrator
- celebrity
Translations
Anagrams
- eniclobrate