jubilee

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Definition

A special anniversary of an event, particularly one marking a significant number of years, such as twenty-five, fifty, or sixty.

Examples

• The organization held a grand gala to commemorate its silver jubilee.

• Crowds gathered in the capital to witness the diamond jubilee celebrations.

• Local schools participated in the festivities during the monarch's platinum jubilee.

Synonyms of jubilee

Words with a similar meaning to jubilee:

• anniversary
• celebration
• commemoration
• observance

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