occasion in English: A time when something happens, or a special event such as a birthday or a wedding. (noun)

Translation

A time when something happens, or a special event such as a birthday or a wedding.

Word origin

From Latin occasio, a fitting moment or opportunity, from cadere, to fall.

Gender

Pluraloccasions

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An occasion is a time when something happens.

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A special occasion is an important event like a wedding or a birthday.

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Here the occasion means the event itself.

time

The thing measured in minutes, hours, and years that keeps passing.

party

A time when people come together to have fun, often with food, music, and friends.

event

Something that happens, especially something important or planned.

birthday

The day each year when you remember the day a person was born.

day

A period of 24 hours, or the time when it is light outside.

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