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pageant

[ˈpædʒənt]

pageant Definition

an elaborate public display, especially a parade in costume.

Using pageant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pageant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The town held a pageant to celebrate its founding.

  • Example

    The beauty pageant was broadcast on television.

  • Example

    The school's annual pageant featured students in historical costumes.

  • Example

    The Christmas pageant included live animals and carol singing.

pageant Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with pageant

  • a competition in which people, usually women, are judged based on their physical appearance

    Example

    She won the beauty pageant and was crowned Miss America.

  • a dramatic presentation or reenactment of historical events

    Example

    The pageant of history brought to life the story of the American Revolution.

  • a person who designs and directs the production of a pageant

    Example

    The pageant master worked with the actors and designers to create a stunning performance.

Origins of pageant

from Middle French 'pageant', meaning 'a scene in a play'

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Summary: pageant in Brief

The term 'pageant' [ˈpædʒənt] refers to an elaborate public display, often involving costumes and performances. It can be a parade, a competition, or a reenactment, such as a beauty pageant or a pageant of history. 'Pageant' is used in formal contexts like 'The school's annual pageant featured students in historical costumes.' and informal contexts like 'The Christmas pageant included live animals and carol singing.'

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