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celebration

/ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/
English Definition
n. a special event or activity in honor of something
中文释义
庆典
Example Sentence

The centennial celebration of the library included historical exhibits and readings by local authors.

图书馆百年庆典包括历史展览和当地作家的朗读活动。

Synonyms
festivity observance ceremony
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “celebration”?

  1. A Person watching an event
  2. B Downward movement
  3. C A situation in which something is not easy to find or get
  4. D A special event or activity in honor of something
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D — A special event or activity in honor of something. “celebration” means a special event or activity in honor of something.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a special event or activity in honor of something”?

  1. A celebration
  2. B scarcity
  3. C descent
  4. D spectator
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A — celebration. “celebration” means a special event or activity in honor of something.

Common questions about “celebration”

What does “celebration” mean?

celebration — a special event or activity in honor of something. In Chinese: 庆典.

How do you pronounce “celebration”?

celebration is pronounced /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/.

How is “celebration” used in a sentence?

The centennial celebration of the library included historical exhibits and readings by local authors. (图书馆百年庆典包括历史展览和当地作家的朗读活动。)

What are synonyms for “celebration”?

festivity, observance, ceremony — all close in meaning to celebration (a special event or activity in honor of something).

Is “celebration” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. celebration is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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