Synonyms for

Celebration

Verb / ˌselʌˈbreɪʃʌn / Another word for celebration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A joyful occasion for a special event or achievement.

Synonyms & similar words

solemnization festivity solemnisation jubilation party festivity gala festival ceremony observance jubilee commemoration tribute honoring merrymaking revelry feast banquet function occasion event get-together happening ritual

Synonyms by register

Formal

observance commemoration festival ceremony

Informal

party bash shindig hoopla

Literary

revelry jubilation festivity

Antonyms

mourning grief sorrow lamentation condolence commiseration

Common collocations

  • annual celebration
  • wedding celebration
  • birthday celebration
  • holiday celebration
  • victory celebration
  • public celebration
  • private celebration
  • joyous celebration

Word family

noun celebration
verb celebrate
adjective celebratory
adverb celebratorily

Usage note

Celebration often implies a joyous occasion. While 'festival' can be a synonym, it often refers to a recurring public event with specific traditions.

Example sentences

  1. We had a celebration for the end of the school year.
  2. My family had a celebration for my grandma's 90th birthday.
  3. The town had a celebration for the Fourth of July.
  4. My team had a celebration for winning the championship.
  5. We had a celebration for our new baby's arrival.

Quotes

  • I think a major element of jetlag is psychological. Nobody ever tells me what time it is at home. -David Attenborough
  • A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become well-known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized. -Fred Allen
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. -Mahatma Gandhi

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