celebration

sel-uh-BRAY-shun

meaning in plain English

A special event or gathering where people come together to enjoy something happy or important.

Picture a huge cake, music, and friends cheering—that’s a celebration, a party that marks something special.

for example

We had a big celebration for my sister's graduation with cake and music.

Remember the last time your team won the championship and the whole neighborhood erupted into honking cars and cheering crowds? That electric moment when strangers hugged like old friends—that’s celebration in action, turning a shared joy into something bigger than just a win.