Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

groundbreaking ceremony

noun
/ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/
Definition
A groundbreaking ceremony is a symbolic event marking the beginning of a construction project.
Examples
  • The city held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new library last Friday.
  • During the groundbreaking ceremony, officials took turns shoveling dirt to symbolize the start of construction.
  • Community members were invited to the groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the new park project.
Meaning
It signifies the official start of building or renovation, often celebrated with a formal ceremony.
Synonyms
  • construction kickoff
  • launch ceremony
  • initiation ceremony