pageant (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpædʒənt/

Definition

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.

• A colorful pageant filled the streets, drawing large crowds.

Synonyms of pageant

Words with a similar meaning to pageant:

• show
• spectacle
• display
• procession

Antonyms of pageant

Words with the opposite meaning to pageant:

• private
• solitude

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