pageantry

noun
UK: /ˈpædʒəntri/
US: /ˈpædʒəntri/

  1. Elaborate display or ceremony.

    1. The queen loves pageantry.
    2. The opening ceremony was full of pageantry, including dancers and floats.

  2. Things associated with elaborate display.

    1. The inauguration was a grand display of pageantry.
    2. The royal wedding involved much pageantry, attracting viewers worldwide.

Synonyms

spectacle display ceremony show pomp parade

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pageantry" in English means: Elaborate display or ceremony., Things associated with elaborate display..

The phonetic transcription of "pageantry" is /ˈpædʒəntri/ in British English and /ˈpædʒəntri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pageantry": spectacle, display, ceremony, show, pomp, parade.

Example usage of "pageantry": "The queen loves pageantry.". More examples on the page.