beauty contest

beau·ty con·test

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [byoo-tee noun kon-test]
- /ˈbyu ti noun ˈkɒn tɛst/
- /ˈbjuːti ˈkɒntest/

Definitions of beauty contest words

countable noun beauty contest A beauty contest is a competition in which young women are judged to decide which one is the most beautiful. 3
noun beauty contest a competition in which the participants, usually women, are judged on their attractiveness, with a prize, and often a title, awarded to the winner 3
noun beauty contest any contest decided on the basis of superficial attractiveness, popularity, etc 3
noun beauty contest a competition in which women are rated on the basis of physical beauty, and often also talent, personality, etc. 3
noun beauty contest any competition based on superficial criteria 3
noun beauty contest a competition in which the entrants, usually women, are judged as to physical beauty and sometimes personality and talent, with the winners awarded prizes or titles. 1

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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