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- Dictionaryoccasion/əˈkeɪʒn/
noun
- 1. a particular event, or the time at which it takes place: "on one occasion I stayed up until two in the morning" Similar
- 2. reason; cause: formal "it's the first time that I've had occasion to complain" Similar
verb
- 1. cause (something): formal "something vital must have occasioned this visit"
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OCCASION definition: 1. a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened: 2. a special or formal…. Learn more.
1. : a favorable opportunity or circumstance. did not have occasion to talk with them. 2. a. : a state of affairs that provides a ground or reason. The occasion of the discord was their mutual intolerance. b. : an occurrence or condition that brings something about.
Occasion means something special––that happens seldom or is notable when it does. On occasion, we sit down together as a family, but not every day, and never for dinner. When Great Aunt Mabel visits, however, we rise to the occasion and stage a large family meal.
Occasion definition: a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences. See examples of OCCASION used in a sentence.
An occasion is a time when something happens, or a case of it happening. I often think fondly of an occasion some years ago at Covent Garden. Mr Davis has been asked on a number of occasions.
OCCASION definition: 1. a time when something happens: 2. an important event or ceremony: 3. sometimes, but not often: . Learn more.
Definition of occasion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. (sometimes foll by of) the time of a particular happening or event. 2. (sometimes foll by for) a reason or cause (to do or be something); grounds: there was no occasion to complain. 3. an opportunity (to do something); chance. 4. a special event, time, or celebration: the party was quite an occasion.
Occasion definition: An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening.
a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened: We met on several occasions to discuss the issue. I've heard him be rude to her on a number of occasions. I seem to remember that on that occasion he was with his wife. B1. a special or formal event: Sara's party was quite an occasion - there were over a hundred people there.
