congratulation

noun

con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgra-chə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce congratulation (audio)
-ˌgra-jə-
1
: a congratulatory expression
usually used in plural
Congratulations on your promotion.
2
: the act of congratulating

Examples of congratulation in a Sentence

Let me offer you my congratulations for being elected. Please send her my congratulations. I sent her a letter of congratulations.
Recent Examples on the Web Once more congratulations to Aiden Quinlin, a sophomore at Southport High School, who won last week's IndyStar Student of the Week contest. Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2024 There were no congratulations or official apology, just a warning that the paperwork would take a few days to go through. Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024 Cameo allows anyone to pay a celebrity to record a personalized video, from birthday well wishes to congratulations on retirement to pranks on friends. Shannon Bond, NPR, 27 Feb. 2024 Our brother Mohammad sent his congratulations from a tent in Rafah, the city in southern Gaza that is currently home to more than a million Palestinians. Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2024 Haydon, who worked for many years in the pension fund industry, said she was overwhelmed by the congratulations the couple had received. Reuters, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2024 So congratulations on your Billboard Hot Country No. 1 single. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2024 But most important, congratulations to all the members, both here today and everywhere. Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024 Clark even received congratulations from CBS Mornings host Gayle King, as well as Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see congratulate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of congratulation was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near congratulation

Cite this Entry

“Congratulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congratulation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

congratulation

noun
con·​grat·​u·​la·​tion kən-ˌgrach-ə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce congratulation (audio)
1
: the act of congratulating
2
: an expression of joy or pleasure at another's success or good fortune
usually used in plural

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