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
