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Definition celebration in American English

celebration noun

noun
/ˌseləˈbreɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a party or special event at which you celebrate something such as a birthday or a religious holiday

Example

The whole family came for our anniversary celebration.

Example

The town's centennial celebrations will begin with a parade.

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1.1

the activity of celebrating something

Example

It was a night of dancing and celebration.

Example

He's having a party in celebration of his 84th birthday.

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2

an occasion when you show your admiration of someone or something

Example

The ceremony will be a celebration of his life.

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Definition celebration in American English