Definitions for PAGEANT
ˈpædʒ əntpageant

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pageant, pageantrynoun

   an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

2. pageant, pageantrynoun

   a rich and spectacular ceremony

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pageantnoun

   An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.

2. pageantnoun

   A spectacular ceremony.

3. pageantnoun

   A beauty pageant.

4. Etymology: From pagina.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pageantadjective

   Showy; pompous; ostentatious; superficial.

   Were she ambitious, she’d disdain to own
   The pageant pomp of such a servile throne. Dryden.

2. PAGEANTnoun

   Etymology: Of this word the etymologists give no satisfactory account. It may perhaps be payen geant, a pagan giant, a representation of triumph used at return from holy wars; as we have yet the Saracen's head.

   1. A statue in a show.2. Any show; a spectacle of entertainment.

   When all our pageants of delight were plaid,
   Our youth got me to play the woman’s part,
   And I was trim’d in madam Julia’s gown. William Shakespeare.

   I’ll play my part in fortune’s pageant. William Shakespeare.

   This wide and universal theatre,
   Presents more woful pageants than the scene
   Wherein we play. William Shakespeare, As you like it.

   The poets contrived the following pageant or machine for the pope’s entertainment; a huge floating mountain that was split in the top in imitation of Parnassus. Addison.

3. To Pageantverb

   To exhibit in show; to represent.

   Etymology: from the noun.

   With ridiculous and aukward action,
   Which, slanderer, he imitation calls,
   He pageants us. William Shakespeare, Troil. and Cressida.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pageant

   A pageant is a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people or a performance, often in elaborate costumes or with special themes, usually celebrated in a festive manner. In a more specific context, it can refer to a beauty contest or competition where participants are judged based on their appearance, talents, and personality.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pageantnoun

   a theatrical exhibition; a spectacle

2. Pageantnoun

   an elaborate exhibition devised for the entertainmeut of a distinguished personage, or of the public; a show, spectacle, or display

3. Pageantadjective

   of the nature of a pageant; spectacular

4. Pageantverb

   to exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic

5. Etymology: [OE. pagent, pagen, originally, a movable scaffold or stage, hence, what was exhibited on it, fr. LL. pagina, akin to pangere to fasten; cf. L. pagina page, leaf, slab, compaginare to join together, compages a joining together, structure. See Pact, Page of a book.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pageant

   paj′ant, or pā′-, n. a showy exhibition: a spectacle: a fleeting show: (orig.) a platform on four wheels for the purpose of representing plays, &c.—adj. showy: pompous.—n. Page′antry, splendid display: pompous spectacle. [M. E. pagent (with excrescent -t), from an older form pagen or pagin—Low L. pagina, a stage—L. pagina, a slab—pangĕre, to fix; cf. Page (2).]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pageant

   In ancient military history, a triumphal car, chariot, or arch, variously adorned with colors, flags, etc., carried about in public shows, processions, etc. Also gorgeous show or spectacle.

Matched Categories

1. • Ceremony
   • Representation

How to pronounce PAGEANT?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say PAGEANT in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of PAGEANT in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of PAGEANT in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of PAGEANT in a Sentence

1. Cheryl Burke:

   In light of the recent statements made by Donald Trump and the subsequent decision by NBC to cut ties with Mr. Trump, I cannot in good conscience move forward with participating in this year’s Miss USA pageant as its co-host, effective today I have withdrawn from my duties with Miss USA. Although I will not be there in person, I wish all of the contestants much luck as I know how hard they’ve all been working over the last year to try and realize their dreams.

2. Osmond Chan:

   If Tony Leung look at Miss Hong Kong beauty pageant, a section featuring candidates in cheongsam has been a must.

3. Miss Cayman Islands:

   The Committee is very disturbed by the video and would like to confirm that the woman is not the reigning Miss Cayman Islands and has no affiliation to the Miss Cayman Islands Universe pageant.

4. Carly Fiorina:

   Somebody needs to remind him that this is not a beauty pageant. This is about substance.

5. Michael Cohen:

   There's no relationship, the last time that there was any activity between Trump Organization -- actually, wasn't even really the Trump Organization, it was the Miss Universe pageant, it was held in Moscow.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=PAGEANT
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pageant
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=PAGEANT
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PAGEANT
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=PAGEANT
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html