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'occasion' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'occasion' with 20 example sentences.


occasion noun

: an event that occurs at a critical time

: a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people

: a rational motive for a belief or action

: the time of a particular event

: an opportunity to do something

occasion verb

: give occasion to


  • I wanted to save this for a special occasion.
  • I only wear a tie on special occasions.
  • Your speech was appropriate for the occasion.
  • We have lobsters only on special occasions.
  • This is a special occasion.
  • They eat meat on occasion.
  • The falling of the Berlin Wall was truly a momentous occasion.
  • I saw the two together on several occasions.
  • Let's reserve that for another occasion.
  • His story wasn't appropriate for the occasion.
  • Your dress is unsuitable for the occasion.
  • You should change your job if the occasion arises.
  • Please allow me to say a few words on this occasion.
  • We see them on occasion.
  • He never drinks except on special occasions.
  • He has been warned on several occasions.
  • I hate his talking big on every occasion.
  • He took advantage of the occasion to visit the museum.
  • I've met him on several occasions.
  • His little daughter was much better behaved on previous occasions.
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