celebration
Translation
celebration, party, festival
Examples
We had a big celebration for her graduation.
We had a big celebration for her graduation.
The event was a celebration of local culture.
The event was a celebration of local culture.
Grammar Patterns
((a celebration for sth.)) a special event for a specific reason. We had a celebration for her graduation.
((a celebration of sth.)) an event that honours or praises something. The festival is a celebration of music.
Similar Words
Synonyms: party, festival, festivity, gala
Etymology
From Latin 'celebratio'. The '-tion' suffix turns the verb 'celebrate' into a noun, meaning 'the act of celebrating'.
Memory Tips
The '-tion' ending often means 'an action or state'. So, 'celebration' is the *action* or *event* of celebrating.