celebrant

noun

cel·​e·​brant ˈse-lə-brənt 

: one who celebrates

specifically : the priest officiating at the Eucharist

Synonyms

• celebrator
• merrymaker
• partyer
• partier
• partygoer
• reveler
• reveller
• roisterer

Examples of celebrant in a Sentence

The bishop will be the main celebrant.

the celebrant of the service

The celebrants lit their candles.

Recent Examples on the Web

In 1939, Juneteenth celebrants witnessed a poignant program that reenacted slavery days by 50 ex-slaves living in Fort Worth. —Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024

Some believe that early celebrants simply worked with easily accessible and in-season ingredients that happened to be red. —Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2024

But does an 8-1 Game 4 spanking in Edmonton give pause to the would-bet celebrants in South Florida? —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024

Dunkin’ — formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts — is offering celebrants a free classic doughnut with the purchase of any drink at any location, while supplies last. —Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin celebrant-, celebrans, present participle of celebrāre "to throng, frequent, observe (an occasion, festivity), praise" — more at celebrate

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

celebrant

noun

cel·​e·​brant ˈsel-ə-brənt 

: a person who celebrates

especially : the priest who is celebrating Mass