Definitions for ceremony
ˈsɛr əˌmoʊ nicer·e·mo·ny

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance(noun)

   a formal event performed on a special occasion

   "a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor"

2. ceremony(noun)

   any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way

   "the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine"; "he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball"; "he disposed of it without ceremony"

3. ceremony(noun)

   the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion

   "an inaugural ceremony"

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. ceremony(Noun)

   A ritual with religious significance.

2. ceremony(Noun)

   An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.

3. ceremony(Noun)

   Formal socially-established behaviour often in relation to people of different ranks.

Webster Dictionary(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Ceremony(noun)

   ar act or series of acts, often of a symbolical character, prescribed by law, custom, or authority, in the conduct of important matters, as in the performance of religious duties, the transaction of affairs of state, and the celebration of notable events; as, the ceremony of crowning a sovereign; the ceremonies observed in consecrating a church; marriage and baptismal ceremonies

   Etymology: [F. crmonie, L. caerimonia; perh. akin to E. create and from a root signifying to do or make.]

2. Ceremony(noun)

   behavior regulated by strict etiquette; a formal method of performing acts of civility; forms of civility prescribed by custom or authority

   Etymology: [F. crmonie, L. caerimonia; perh. akin to E. create and from a root signifying to do or make.]

3. Ceremony(noun)

   a ceremonial symbols; an emblem, as a crown, scepter, garland, etc

   Etymology: [F. crmonie, L. caerimonia; perh. akin to E. create and from a root signifying to do or make.]

4. Ceremony(noun)

   a sign or prodigy; a portent

   Etymology: [F. crmonie, L. caerimonia; perh. akin to E. create and from a root signifying to do or make.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Ceremony

   A ceremony is an event of ritual significance, performed on a special occasion. The word may be of Etruscan origin, via the Latin caerimonia.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Ceremony

   ser′e-mo-ni, n. a sacred rite: the outward form, religious or otherwise: any empty form without inwardness: pomp or state; a portent or omen.—adj. Ceremō′nial, relating to ceremony.—n. outward form: a system of ceremonies.—n. Ceremō′nialism, adherence to outward form.—adv. Ceremō′nially.—adj. Ceremō′nious, full of ceremony: particular in observing forms: precise.—adv. Ceremō′niously.—n. Ceremōniousness.—Master of ceremonies, the person who directs the form and order of the ceremonies to be observed on some public occasion. [Fr.—L. cærimonia, sanctity.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. ceremony

   A type of event for a specific purpose.

   The wedding ceremony was so very beautiful and about unity and love.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 7, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'ceremony' in Nouns Frequency: #1724

How to pronounce ceremony?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ceremony in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ceremony in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of ceremony in a Sentence

1. Jaime Harrison:

   Had it not been for the governor saying she was supportive of this, I don't think we would have been at the ceremony we were at today, i know people say it was political, but she did what was right and for that I can't be mad at her. I'm very appreciative of her.

2. Kristy Zamarripa:

   Beautiful ceremony, beautiful stones, beautiful wording, it’s hard to believe it’s almost been a year.

3. Peter Beattie:

   The last thing they want is standing in a field for an hour waiting to get into a closing ceremony, that was clearly a stuff-up. Now, I'm sorry, if I get a chance I'll apologize to Kurt (Fearnley) this morning.

4. American Tom Watson:

   The regret is that it's over, but I'm out there to compete in the Open Championship. I've prepared right. I've prepared properly. I've got a game plan. It's not a ceremony at all.

5. Tom Brady:

   Thank you to the president for hosting this honorary celebration and for supporting our team for as long as I can remember, in light of some recent development, I am unable to attend today’s ceremony, as I am attending to some personal family matters.

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