Looking for the meaning of the word PAGEANT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PAGEANT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pageant
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English pagyn, of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpadʒ(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colourful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene
Short Definition:public entertainment consisting of procession of people in elaborate
Examples:- they brought the history books to life at the town's pageant
- the pageant of public life
Definition:
a beauty contest.
Short Definition:beauty contest
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