jubilation

noun

ju·​bi·​la·​tion ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant

The news was greeted with jubilation.

2

: an expression of great joy

The jubilations of the garrison were short-lived.

—C. R. Low

Examples of jubilation in a Sentence

the jubilation of the crowd

Recent Examples on the Web

There was a brass band and a samba-reggae drumline, seemingly celebrating the Knicks and Pride Month with equal jubilation. —Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

New York City has never been more united in jubilation. —Marlow Stern, Variety, 14 June 2026

On June 10, as the Knicks made history with a 29-point comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4, the YouTube show provided a memorable snapshot, swinging from resignation at halftime to jubilation after the victory. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2026

Of the jubilation of last October, when his team qualified at its home stadium, and the capital city of Praia partied through the night. —Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English jubilacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French jubilaciun, borrowed from Latin jūbilātiōn-, jūbilātiō "wild shouting, whooping" (Late Latin, "joyous songs of praise"), from jūbilāre "to let out whoops" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at jubilant

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for jubilation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

jubilation

noun

ju·​bi·​la·​tion ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən 

: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant