celebration
B1Frequent NGSL-3UK /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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