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

These Halloween celebrants found inspiration in Detroit. —Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024

That’s fabulous guidance for both guests and celebrants to remember. —R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024

Even more concerning for celebrants is that every one of the last 11 bull markets that reached their second anniversary experienced some form of correction in their third year. —Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024

Well, like celebrants of Halloween dress up, the Celts would prepare offerings for their ancestors and fairies, or Sidhs, during Samhain. —Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 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