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ceremony

noun

cer·​e·​mo·​ny ˈser-ə-ˌmō-nē How to pronounce ceremony (audio)
ˈse-rə-
plural ceremonies
1
: a formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention
the marriage ceremony
2
a
: a conventional act of politeness or etiquette
the ceremony of introduction
b
: an action performed only formally with no deep significance
the custom had probably been long a mere ceremony C. Thirlwall
c
: a routine action performed with elaborate pomp
Liz Claiborne Inc. chief executive officer William McComb and Liz Claiborne New York creative director Isaac Mizrahi rang the closing bell [of the New York Stock Exchange], a daily ceremony they followed with the first-ever fashion show on the trading floor. Marc Karimzadeh
3
a
: prescribed procedures : usages
the ceremony attending an inauguration
b
: observance of an established code of civility or politeness
opened the door without ceremony and strode in

Example Sentences

There will be a ceremony honoring the town's veterans next week. With great ceremony, the children presented each of the visitors with a gift. He told them abruptly and without ceremony that they would have to leave.
Recent Examples on the Web The ceremony in the White House East Room felt more like a homecoming, with the crowd welcoming Barack and Michelle with a standing ovation upon their arrival. Malaika Jabali, Essence, 8 Sep. 2022 Prince Harry, who was due to appear at a charity awards ceremony in London later Thursday, canceled that appearance and was making his way to Scotland separately. Rasha Ali, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 Giudice tied the knot with Ruelas, 47, in August during a black tie ceremony in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 They are honored at a ceremony in Kyoto every year. John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 The paintings were revealed during a ceremony in the East Room hosted by President Biden, who was Mr. Obama’s vice president, and first lady Jill Biden. Catherine Lucey, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Ohio State honored its 2002 national championship during a quick ceremony in the first half with former coach Jim Tressel and dozens of former players, including Maurice Clarett. Ralph D. Russo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 The Virginia Country Music Association tends to his grave and hosts a wreath-laying ceremony in Hay's honor at the site each year. Fox News, 2 Sep. 2022 Alwyn did not join Swift at the MTV VMAs ceremony in Newark, New Jersey, itself. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ceremonie, from Middle French ceremonie, from Latin caerimonia

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ceremony was in the 14th century

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