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- US Pronunciation
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- [paj-uh nt]
- /ˈpædʒ ənt/
- /ˈpædʒ.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [paj-uh nt]
- /ˈpædʒ ənt/
Definitions of pageant word
- noun pageant an elaborate public spectacle illustrative of the history of a place, institution, or the like, often given in dramatic form or as a procession of colorful floats. 1
- noun pageant a costumed procession, masque, allegorical tableau, or the like forming part of public or social festivities. 1
- noun pageant a show or exhibition, especially one consisting of a succession of participants or events: a beauty pageant. 1
- noun pageant something comparable to a procession in colorful variety, splendor, or grandeur: the pageant of Renaissance history. 1
- noun pageant a pretentious display or show that conceals a lack of real importance or meaning. 1
- noun pageant (in medieval times) a platform or stage, usually moving on wheels, on which scenes from mystery plays were presented. 1
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Origin of pageant
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English pagyn, pagaunt, pagand < Anglo-Latin pāgina a stage for plays, scene, platform, perhaps special use of Latin pāgina page1
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Parts of speech for Pageant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pageant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
pageant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pageant
noun pageant
- arrayal — the act or process of arraying
- bravura — If you say that someone is doing something with bravura, you mean that they are using unnecessary extra actions that emphasize their skill or importance.
- bravure — Music. a florid passage or piece requiring great skill and spirit in the performer.
- centennial — A centennial is the same as a centenary.
- charade — If you describe someone's actions as a charade, you mean that their actions are so obviously false that they do not convince anyone.
Antonyms for pageant
noun pageant
- hiding — the pelt or skin of one of the larger animals (cow, horse, buffalo, etc.), raw or dressed.
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