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Events and public performances

Public gatherings, celebrations and people on stage.

A1A2B1B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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event

noun · 3 examples
  1. The school is holding a sports event.
  2. We bought tickets for the event.
  3. More than fifty people attended the event.

occasion

noun · 3 examples
  1. We dressed up for the special occasion.
  2. Her graduation was a happy occasion.
  3. They saved the candle for a suitable occasion.

ceremony

noun · 3 examples
  1. The opening ceremony starts at noon.
  2. We attended a graduation ceremony.
  3. A short ceremony marked the opening of the bridge.

anniversary

noun · 3 examples
  1. They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a quiet meal.
  2. Today is the anniversary of the school's opening.
  3. We visit the village on the anniversary of our first meeting.

parade

noun · 3 examples
  1. A colourful parade passed through the town.
  2. We watched the parade from the pavement.
  3. The festival ends with a parade.

firework

noun · 3 examples
  1. A single firework lit up the sky.
  2. We heard a loud firework after the concert.
  3. The final firework burst into bright green light.

gig

noun · 3 examples
  1. The band has a gig on Friday.
  2. We went to a small gig at the cafe.
  3. Her first paid gig was in a local hall.

fame

noun · 3 examples
  1. Her first film brought her fame.
  2. He never expected so much fame.
  3. The band's fame spread after the concert.

celebrity

noun · 3 examples
  1. A local celebrity opened the new library.
  2. She interviewed a famous celebrity.
  3. The restaurant is popular with the occasional visiting celebrity.

performance

noun · 3 examples
  1. The audience enjoyed her performance.
  2. His final performance lasted an hour.
  3. We watched a dance performance in the park.

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