celebratory

Everyday

Done or made to celebrate something happy, like a birthday or a win. tree →

In the lessons

Used in everyday life and stories: a celebratory cake, a celebratory dance, a celebratory meal after a match. It tells the reader there is joy about something good. Phrases: celebratory meal, celebratory mood, celebratory drink.

Examples

• We had a celebratory pizza after winning the match. tree →
• The team did a celebratory dance on the pitch. tree →
• There was a celebratory mood in the classroom on the last day. tree →
• Dad baked a celebratory cake when I passed my swimming test. tree →
• The players poured celebratory water over the coach. tree →
• A celebratory cheer went up from the crowd. tree →
• The village held a celebratory party when the bridge opened. tree →

Note

Goes before a noun (a celebratory meal). Pronounced SEL-a-bray-tor-ee (UK) or se-LEB-ra-tor-ee (US). Related: celebrate, celebration.