occasions

noun
UK /əˈkeɪʒənz/
US /əˈkeɪʒənz/

Times when something special happens.

We wear nice clothes on special occasions like birthdays.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Reasons or causes for doing something.

She had several occasions to call him but never did.

3. Particular points in time when something occurs.

On rare occasions, we see snow here.

4. Formal events or ceremonies.

The wedding was one of the grandest occasions of the year.