CEFR B1

pageant

noun

Meaning

A public exhibition or entertainment, typically outdoors, consisting of a procession or parade with floats, costumes, and often historical or allegorical themes.

Examples

  • The town's historical pageant celebrated its founding with elaborate costumes and floats.
  • She won the lead role in the school's Christmas pageant.

Synonyms: show, spectacle, display, procession