occasion

noun
UK: /əˈkeɪʒən/
US: /əˈkeɪʒən/

  1. A particular time or event.

    1. It was a happy occasion for all of us. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wedding occasion was celebrated with friends and family. [ ] [ ]

  2. A suitable or opportune moment.

    1. I'll call you again on some other occasion. [ ] [ ]
    2. This special occasion provides a perfect chance to celebrate. [ ] [ ]

  3. A reason or cause.

    1. There is no occasion for alarm about the situation. [ ] [ ]
    2. His rude remark was the occasion for a heated argument. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

opportunity time event cause reason
occasion transitive-verb

  1. To cause or give rise to something.

    1. His remark occasioned a great deal of amusement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden downpour occasioned a rush for cover, as they tried to find shade. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "occasion" in English means: A particular time or event., A suitable or opportune moment., A reason or cause..

The phonetic transcription of "occasion" is /əˈkeɪʒən/ in British English and /əˈkeɪʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "occasion": opportunity, time, event, cause, reason.

Example usage of "occasion": "It was a happy occasion for all of us.". More examples on the page.