Synonyms for

Pageant

Verb / ˈpædʒʌnt / Another word for pageant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes, or an elaborate ceremony or spectacle.

Synonyms & similar words

pageantry parade ceremony spectacle show display exhibition performance event competition contest presentation demonstration procession march carnival festivity fair festival celebration gala

Synonyms by register

Formal

spectacle display exhibition presentation

Informal

show bash do shindig

Literary

tableau pageantry

Antonyms

obscurity privation lack poverty shortage scarcity

Common collocations

  • beauty pageant
  • state pageant
  • national pageant
  • talent pageant
  • pageant queen
  • pageant contestant
  • annual pageant

Word family

noun pageant
adjective pageant

Usage note

While 'pageant' can refer to a public display or spectacle, it is most commonly associated with a competition, particularly a beauty contest. The word 'pageantry' is often used to describe the elaborate display or ceremony itself.

Example sentences

  1. The pageant was a celebration of the town's history.
  2. The beauty pageant contestants wore beautiful dresses.
  3. The pageant ended with a grand finale.
  4. The Christmas pageant included singing and dancing.
  5. The pageant attracted a large audience.

Quotes

  • Life is a pageant, and I'm determined to make it a good show.
  • A pageant is a celebration of beauty. Beauty is not just physical, it's also what's inside you.
  • The pageant is a chance for young women to showcase their talents and intelligence.

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