Celebration Terminology

noun a type of sparkling wine made from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France

• The guests at the gala were served champaign as they mingled and networked.
• Let's pop open a bottle of champaign to celebrate!
• I'm feeling fancy, let's drink some champers!
• Her success in the competition was like winning a bottle of champaign.

noun a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, typically by clapping

• The pianist received a standing ovation from the audience after his performance.
• The singer got a huge ovation from the crowd at the concert.
• The team's victory got a massive ovation from the fans.
• Her innovative idea received an ovation from her colleagues during the meeting.

noun A large, lively party or celebration, especially one involving dancing and music.

• The company organized a grand shindig to celebrate its anniversary.
• Hey, are you coming to the shindig at Jake's place tonight?
• I heard there's gonna be a sick shindig at the beach this weekend.
• The political debate turned into a shindig with all the heated arguments.

noun a Jewish coming-of-age ceremony for boys, typically held at the age of 13

• The young girl celebrated her Bat Mitzvah with a beautiful ceremony at the synagogue.
• I can't wait to go to Sarah's Bat Mitzvah next weekend, it's going to be so much fun!
• Did you see the photos from Rachel's B mitzvah? It looked like a blast!
• Reaching the age of maturity can be seen as a personal Bat Mitzvah for some individuals.

noun a slang term used to describe a large, extravagant, or over-the-top event or party

• The annual music palooza drew in thousands of attendees from all over the country.
• I heard that the food palooza at the park is going to have all kinds of delicious treats.
• I can't wait for the shopping palooza this weekend - I'm going to score some great deals!
• The political debate turned into a media palooza with reporters swarming the candidates for comments.