🎉occasion

noun
/əˈkeɪʒən/

Meaning

A particular time or event; a special or important happening.
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration

Example Sentences

Her wedding was a joyful occasion for the whole family.

Their wedding was a joyous occasion.

Example Expressions

on occasion

Synonyms

event, moment, incident, celebration, affair, opportunity, instance
Entry 1
event, moment, incident, celebration, affair
Entry 2
event, opportunity, instance, celebration

Antonyms

routine, ordinary, regularity, ordinary time, regular day
Entry 1
routine, ordinary, regularity
Entry 2
routine, ordinary time, regular day

Collocations

special occasion, on occasion, festive occasion, grand occasion, formal occasion
Entry 1
special occasion, on occasion, festive occasion, grand occasion
Entry 2
special occasion, formal occasion, on occasion

More Example Sentences

He occasionally speaks English at work.

We occasionally meet online to catch up.

She occasionally helps at community events.

I occasionally take a short break to stretch.

How much was your budget on the occasion of Eid?

They occasionally disagree, but they stay respectful.

How many days were you on leave on the occasion of Eid?

How much was your budget on the occasion of Thanksgiving?

Will all your relatives get together on the occasion of Eid?

Will all your relatives get together on the occasion of Thanksgiving?

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