Dictionary of troublesome word. Bill Bryson. 2013.
celebrant, celebrator — We celebrate birthdays and anniversaries, meaning that we observe them as occasions for festivity, merrymaking, or special note. One who makes merry or acts with enthusiasm or delight is a celebrator: When in New Orleans, we became celebrators in … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
celebrant, celebrator — All this is music to the ears of James Bond fan club members . . . and to other celebrants who descend on New Orleans each November 11 (New York Times). Celebrants take part in religious ceremonies. Those who gather for purposes of revelry … Dictionary of troublesome word
celebrator — See celebrant, celebrator … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
celebrant — See celebrant, celebrator … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
celebrant — [sel′ə brənt] n. [< L celebrans, prp. of celebrare: see CELEBRATE] 1. a person who performs a religious rite, as the priest officiating at Mass 2. any person who celebrates; celebrator … English World dictionary
celebrant — , celebrator The first is the term for persons taking part in religious ceremonies. Those who gather for purposes of revelry are celebrators … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
celebrator — noun a person who is celebrating • Syn: ↑celebrant, ↑celebrater • Derivationally related forms: ↑celebrate, ↑celebrate (for: ↑celebrant) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
celebrater — noun a person who is celebrating • Syn: ↑celebrant, ↑celebrator • Derivationally related forms: ↑celebrate (for: ↑celebrator), ↑celebrate (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
merrymaker — noun a celebrant who shares in a noisy party the clubs attract revelers as young as thirteen • Syn: ↑reveler, ↑reveller • Derivationally related forms: ↑revel (for: ↑reveller) … Useful english dictionary
reveler — noun a celebrant who shares in a noisy party the clubs attract revelers as young as thirteen • Syn: ↑reveller, ↑merrymaker • Derivationally related forms: ↑revel (for: ↑reveller) … Useful english dictionary
