Pageantry (Noun)
Meaning 1
An elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The annual festival featured a grand pageantry of medieval scenes, complete with knights, ladies, and jesters.
- The city's historic reenactment was a spectacular display of pageantry, with elaborate floats and period costumes.
- The parade was a colorful pageantry of cultural heritage, showcasing traditional dances and music from around the world.
- The Renaissance fair was a delightful pageantry of 16th-century life, with artisans, musicians, and royalty in attendance.
- The town's anniversary celebration included a pageantry of historical scenes, reenacting key events from its founding to the present day.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A rich and spectacular ceremony.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.