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ceremony

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈserəmoʊni/ · UK /ˈserəməni/

Forms: ceremonies

ceremony means: A special event where people follow traditional actions, often to celebrate or mark something important.

noun

TRADITIONAL EVENTB1

A special event where people follow traditional actions, often to celebrate or mark something important.

  • The wedding ceremony starts at noon.
  • We attended a ceremony to remember the soldiers.
  • Several traditional ceremonies take place during the festival.

Similar words: ritual

Common phrases: wedding ceremony, opening ceremony, awards ceremony, attend a ceremony

FORMAL BEHAVIOURC1

Formal actions and polite behaviour expected in particular social situations.

  • They welcomed him with great ceremony.
  • She dismissed the visitors without ceremony.
  • There was little ceremony when the new manager arrived.

How to use it: without ceremony (She entered without ceremony and sat beside us.)

Similar words: formality, protocol

Opposites: informality

Common phrases: without ceremony, with much ceremony, little ceremony

Questions about ceremony

What does ceremony mean?

A special event where people follow traditional actions, often to celebrate or mark something important.

What is ceremony in other languages?

Türkçe: tören · Español: ceremonia · Français: cérémonie · Deutsch: Zeremonie · Italiano: cerimonia · 日本語: 式典

How do you pronounce ceremony?

In American English /ˈserəmoʊni/; in British English /ˈserəməni/.

How do you use ceremony in a sentence?

The wedding ceremony starts at noon. We attended a ceremony to remember the soldiers.

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