What does ceremony mean?
Definitions for ceremony
ˈsɛr əˌmoʊ nicer·e·mo·ny
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word ceremony.
Princeton's WordNet
ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance(noun)
a formal event performed on a special occasion
"a ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor"
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"
ceremony(noun)
the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion
"an inaugural ceremony"
Wiktionary
ceremony(Noun)
A ritual with religious significance.
ceremony(Noun)
An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
ceremony(Noun)
Formal socially-established behaviour often in relation to people of different ranks.
Webster Dictionary
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.]
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.]
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.]
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
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
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
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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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'ceremony' in Nouns Frequency: #1724
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ceremony in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ceremony in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of ceremony in a Sentence
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.
Beautiful ceremony, beautiful stones, beautiful wording, it’s hard to believe it’s almost been a year.
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.
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.
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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- رسميات, طقس مقدس, حفل رسمي, طقوس, حفل, مراسمArabic
- церемония, етикет, обрядBulgarian
- cerimòniaCatalan, Valencian
- obřadCzech
- ceremoniDanish
- ZeremonieGerman
- τελετή, τελετουργικόGreek
- ceremonioEsperanto
- ceremoniaSpanish
- tseremooniaEstonian
- مراسمPersian
- seremonia, tilaisuus, seremoniFinnish
- cérémonieFrench
- deas-ghnàthScottish Gaelic
- cerimoniaGalician
- טקסHebrew
- արարողություն, ծեսArmenian
- athöfnIcelandic
- cerimoniaItalian
- 儀礼, 儀式, セレモニー, 式典, 式, 典礼Japanese
- წესჩვეულება, ცერემონიაGeorgian
- 의식, 예식, 식전Korean
- церемонијаMacedonian
- ceremonie, plechtigheidDutch
- hatáálNavajo, Navaho
- cerimóniaPortuguese
- ceremonieRomanian
- обряд, церемония, ритуал, этикетRussian
- ceremònija, svèčanōst, òbredSerbo-Croatian
- ceremoni, högtidlighetSwedish
- ఉత్సవం, వేడుకTelugu
- พิธีกรรม, พิธี, พิธีการThai
- seremonyaTagalog
- tören, merasim, ayin, seremoniTurkish
- церемоніяUkrainian
- nghi lễ, nghi thứcVietnamese
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