# jubilee

/ˈdʒubəˌɫi/ (US) · /dʒˈuːbɪlˌiː/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/jubilee
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a special anniversary of an event, especially one that celebrates a king or queen being in power for a long time. It is a time for big public parties and celebrations.

For teachers: a special anniversary of an event, particularly one marking a significant period of a monarch's reign. Often used with modifiers such as 'silver', 'golden', or 'diamond' to denote specific durations.

## Examples

- The city held a parade for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
- Street parties were organized across the country to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the monarch's coronation during the Golden Jubilee.
- The silver jubilee served not only as a celebration of twenty-five years of governance but also as a strategic moment to bolster national unity during economic uncertainty.

## Usage notes

- Commonly preceded by a specific material (Silver, Golden, Diamond, Platinum) to indicate the number of years being celebrated.

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