plural celebrations
1
: a party or other special event that you have for an important occasion, holiday, etc.
a victory/birthday/holiday celebration
the town's bicentennial celebrations
2
: the activity of doing special, enjoyable things for an important occasion, achievement, etc. : the activity of celebrating
It was a night of celebration.
We're having a dinner in celebration of their anniversary. [=as a way of celebrating their anniversary]
Your promotion is (a) cause for celebration.
3
: the performance of a religious ceremony
—usually singular
a celebration of Mass
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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/celebration. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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