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Ceremony (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way; "the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine"; "he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball"; "he disposed of it without ceremony".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • They made a big ceremony of awarding the prize to the winner of the competition.
  • The family followed the traditional tea ceremony with great respect and attention to detail.
  • He always made a ceremony of opening Christmas presents, carefully unwrapping each one and thanking the giver.
  • The Japanese tea ceremony is a highly ritualized and stylized ceremony in which green tea is prepared and served.
  • She was surprised when he disposed of his old computer without any ceremony, simply tossing it in the recycling bin.

Hyponyms

  • Chanoyu

Related Words

  • Ceremonious (adjective)
  • Ceremonial (adjective)

Meaning 2

The proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion; "an inaugural ceremony".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The president attended the award ceremony to honor the nation's top scientists.
  • The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony surrounded by friends and family.
  • The new employee was welcomed to the company with a special induction ceremony.
  • The Olympic Games began with a grand opening ceremony featuring music, dance, and fireworks.
  • The university held a commencement ceremony to celebrate the graduation of the class of 2022.

Hyponyms

  • Groundbreaking Ceremony
  • Purgation
  • Religious Ritual

Related Words

  • Ceremonious (adjective)
  • Ceremonial (adjective)

Meaning 3

A formal event performed on a special occasion; "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Examples

  • The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful outdoor ceremony surrounded by friends and family.
  • The university held a ceremony to honor the graduating class of 2022.
  • The mayor attended a ceremony to mark the opening of the new community center.
  • The family gathered for a ceremony to celebrate the baby's first birthday.
  • The town held a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of its founding.

Synonyms

  • Ceremonial
  • Observance
  • Ceremonial Occasion

Hypernyms

  • Function
  • Social Occasion
  • Social Function
  • Occasion

Hyponyms

  • Pageantry
  • Memorialization
  • Wedding Ceremony
  • Memorialisation
  • Formalities
  • Nuptials
  • Hymeneals
  • Induction
  • Obsequy
  • Installation

Related Words

  • Ceremonial (adjective)
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