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Occasion

noun

/əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Meaning

a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration

A particular time or event; a special or important happening.

Their wedding was a joyous occasion.

Her wedding was a joyful occasion for the whole family.

on occasion

event, opportunity, instance, celebration, moment, incident, affair

Entry 1

event, opportunity, instance, celebration

Entry 2

event, moment, incident, celebration, affair

routine, ordinary time, regular day, ordinary, regularity

Entry 1

routine, ordinary time, regular day

Entry 2

routine, ordinary, regularity

special occasion, formal occasion, on occasion, festive occasion, grand occasion

Entry 1

special occasion, formal occasion, on occasion

Entry 2

special occasion, on occasion, festive occasion, grand occasion

an astronomical event when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon

natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt

The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.

An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.

an opening, gap, or hollow place in a solid surface

A place where two or more roads or things meet or are joined.