celebration

Word parts

celebrate + -ion

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: cel‧e‧bra‧tion

Noun

Singular celebration

Plural celebrations

1. (countable) A celebration is a gathering of people for fun and entertainment, usually like a party.

   We held a birthday celebration for Jane last Sunday.

Related words

• celebrate
• fiesta

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