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
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.
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.
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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