Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Celebrations & Holidays
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| birthday | n. | the day each year when someone celebrates being born | My birthday is in May. |
| wedding | n. | a ceremony where two people get married | The wedding was in a small church. |
| party | n. | a social event with food, music, or games | We had a party after the exam. |
| ceremony | n. | a formal event for a special occasion | The ceremony lasted one hour. |
| invitation | n. | a request for someone to come to an event | I sent an invitation to my cousin. |
| guest | n. | a person invited to an event or home | Each guest brought some food. |
| present | n. | something you give to someone as a gift | I bought a present for my sister. |
| costume | n. | special clothes worn for a party or performance | Her costume was very funny. |
| fireworks | n. | bright explosions in the sky used for celebrations | The fireworks started at midnight. |
| parade | n. | a public celebration with people moving through streets | The parade filled the town centre. |
| tradition | n. | a custom that people continue for a long time | This tradition is important to our family. |
| decorate | v. | to make a place look attractive for an event | We decorate the room with lights. |
Common Collocations
birthday: birthday party, birthday cake
wedding: wedding day, wedding dress
party: birthday party, dinner party
wedding: wedding day, wedding dress
party: birthday party, dinner party
ceremony: opening ceremony, wedding ceremony
invitation: wedding invitation, accept an invitation
guest: special guest, dinner guest
invitation: wedding invitation, accept an invitation
guest: special guest, dinner guest
present: birthday present, small present
costume: Halloween costume, traditional costume
fireworks: fireworks display, watch fireworks
costume: Halloween costume, traditional costume
fireworks: fireworks display, watch fireworks
parade: street parade, holiday parade
tradition: family tradition, local tradition
decorate: decorate a cake, decorate the house
tradition: family tradition, local tradition
decorate: decorate a cake, decorate the house
Language Tips
Event words
A birthday, wedding, party, and ceremony are different kinds of celebration.
A guest is a person invited to an event.
Culture and traditions
A tradition is something people do again and again in a family, town, or country.
Decorate means make a place look special.