celebration

== English == === Etymology === From Old French celebration, from Latin celebratio. Equivalent to celebrate +‎ -ion. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌsɛl.ɪˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ (US, Canada) IPA(key): /ˌsɛl.əˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/, /ˌsɛlˈbɹeɪ.ʃən/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˌsel.əˈbɹæɪ.ʃən/ (South Asia) IPA(key): /sɛ(ː).le.breː.ʃən/ 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 or process of showing appreciation, joy, gratitude and/or remembrance, notably as a social event. Synonyms: jubilation, merriment Antonyms: lamentation, mourning A social gathering for entertainment and fun; a party. Synonym: See Thesaurus:celebration ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== celebrant celebrate celebrator celebrity ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === eniclobrate