A celebratory dinner

Meaning

A formal dinner held to mark a special occasion.

Examples

• John: 'We had a lovely dinner to celebrate their wedding.'<br>
• Alice: 'Sounds like a lovely <b>celebratory dinner</b>.'
• John: 'That's wonderful!'
• Alice: 'We're having a <b>celebratory dinner</b> to mark the occasion of his retirement.'<br>