celebration

B1Frequent NGSL-3
UK /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/US /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/

Meaning

noun
a special event that people organize in order to celebrate something
The occasion was the 40th anniversary celebrations of the orchestra.

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SPEAKER: Last summer, in a grand celebration of literature, Harvard Square and Harvard Yard, historically known as the place for hallowed halls filled with books, was transformed into Hogwarts Square.

📺 J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement SpeechLearn this word in the video →

best to earn it before I begin I want to recognize everyone whose hard work made this celebration possible including the groundskeepers assured volunteers and crew thank you I am deeply honored

📺 2019 Stanford Commencement address by Tim CookLearn this word in the video →

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SPEAKER: Last summer, in a grand celebration of literature, Harvard Square and Harvard Yard, historically known as the place for hallowed halls filled with books, was transformed into Hogwarts Square.

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