celebration

noun

cel·​e·​bra·​tion ˌse-lə-ˈbrā-shən 

plural -s

1

: the act or process of celebrating

the celebration of a wedding anniversary

a rowdy Saturday night celebration

moving celebration of an intricately human marriage

—Robert Phelps

specifically : the performance of a public religious ceremony or of a sacred rite

the celebration of the Eucharist

2

obsolete : renown

Word History

Etymology

Middle French & Latin; Middle French célébration from Latin celebration-, celebratio, from celebratus, past participle of celebrare + -ion-, -io -ion

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Rhymes for celebration

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