Synonyms for

Occasion

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

Definition

a particular event or happening, especially one that is noteworthy or significant

Synonyms & similar words

socialfunction juncture function socialoccasion affair event incident episode happening circumstance situation moment time juncture milestone landmark celebration festivity ceremony ritual observance commemoration memorial holiday vacation

Synonyms by register

Formal

event occurrence circumstance incident

Informal

thing do happening shindig

Literary

juncture epoch moment

Antonyms

unimportance insignificance ordinariness routine commonplace banality

Common collocations

  • special occasion
  • special occasion
  • on occasion
  • rare occasion
  • grand occasion
  • fitting occasion
  • every occasion
  • past occasion

Word family

noun occasion
verb occasion
adjective occasional

Usage note

Often used to refer to a specific event or time, especially one that is important or celebratory. 'Occasion' as a verb is less common and means to cause or bring about.

Example sentences

  1. We celebrated her birthday with a big party.
  2. The graduation ceremony was a special occasion.
  3. The family gathered on Thanksgiving for a meal.
  4. A wedding is a joyous occasion.
  5. A funeral is a sad occasion.

Quotes

  • "Every occasion is a new beginning, every day is a new life." - Anamika Mishra
  • "There is a time for departure even when there's no certain place to go." - Tennessee Williams
  • "I have always felt that laughter in the face of reality is probably the finest sound there is and will last until the day when the game is called on account of darkness. In this world, a good time to laugh is any time you can." - Linda Ellerbee

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