Pageant - English meaning

Pageant – definitions in English dictionary

noun
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colourful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.
Usage examples:
They brought the history books to life at the town's pageant
Synonims:
ParadeProcessionCavalcadeScenePlayRepresentationTableauTableau vivantDisplaySpectacleExtravaganzaShow
noun
A beauty contest.
Usage examples:
The celebrations in samokov also included a contest between roma orchestras, a beauty pageant and a…

noun
A show, celebration, or parade (= a large number of people walking or marching together), esp. one in which people wear special clothing or act out events from the past
Usage examples:
The miss chinatown pageant, our school held a pageant of great women., between games, the tradition…

Pageant translation into English

Pageant: translate from English into Chinese

盛会

Pageant: translate from English into Dutch

Optocht, Historische optocht, Vertoning, Praal, Groots schouwspel

Pageant: translate from English into French

Reconstitution historique, Spectacle historique, Parade, Pompe, Spectacle pompeux

Pageant: translate from English into German

Festzug, Umzug, Schauspiel, Historienspiel, Historische aufführung

Pageant: translate from English into Hindi

तमाशा, लीला, आडंबर, दिखाव, नुमाइश, थोडी देर की शान, दो घडी का ठाठ

Pageant: translate from English into Italian

Spettacolo, Corteo in costumi, Parata storica

Pageant: translate from English into Korean

행렬, 야외극, 허식, 장려한 행렬

Pageant: translate from English into Russian

Театрализованное представление, Зрелище, Карнавальное шествие, Маскарад, Живая картина, Пышное зрелище, Инсценировка, Пышная процессия, Показное зрелище, Бессодержательное зрелище, Пустой блеск, Подвижная сцена

Pageant: translate from English into Spanish

Pompa, Desfile histórico, Espectáculo histórico

Word origin

late Middle English pagyn, of unknown origin.

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Pageant – similar words

pageantic

adjective
Of the nature of a pageant; relating to or characteristic of pageants.

Pageantic - all meanings in English

pageanteer

noun
A person taking part in a pageant; (formerly) specifically a player in a medieval mystery play.

Pageanteer - all meanings in English

Pageant synonims

cavalcade

ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd

noun
A formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles.
Usage examples:
The royal cavalcade proceeded through the city

noun
A line of people, vehicles, horses, etc. following a particular route as part of a ceremony

Cavalcade - all meanings in English

display

dɪˈspleɪ

verb
Put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen.
Usage examples:
The palace used to display a series of tapestries

noun
A performance, show, or event staged for public entertainment.
Usage examples:
A display of fireworks

verb
Something intended to communicate a particular impression

Display - all meanings in English

extravaganza

ɪkˌstræv.əˈɡæn.zə

noun
An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production.
Usage examples:
An extravaganza of dance in many forms

noun
A large, exciting, and expensive event or entertainment
Usage examples:
A musical/dance extravaganza, a three-hour extravaganza of country music

Extravaganza - all meanings in English

parade

noun
A public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event.
Usage examples:
A st george's day parade

verb
(of troops) assemble for a formal inspection or ceremonial occasion.
Usage examples:
The recruits were due to parade that day

verb
A ceremonial procession including people marching

Parade - all meanings in English

play

verb
Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
Usage examples:
The children were playing by a pool

noun
Activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children.
Usage examples:
A child at play may use a stick as an aeroplane

verb
Engage in recreational activities rather than work

Play - all meanings in English

procession

noun
A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony.
Usage examples:
A funeral procession

noun
A line of people, vehicles, or objects moving forward in an organized manner, esp. as part of a ceremony
Usage examples:
A funeral procession, there was tight security along the processional route.

Procession - all meanings in English

representation

noun
The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or the state of being so represented.
Usage examples:
You may qualify for free legal representation

noun
People who will speak and act for you in an official situation, or the fact of someone speaking and acting for you
Usage examples:
More american workers are demanding union representation., these employees need legal representatio…

Representation - all meanings in English

scene

noun
The place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred.
Usage examples:
The emergency team were among the first on the scene

noun
A part of a play or movie in which the action stays in one place for a continuous period
Usage examples:
The opening scene of the movie was filmed in new york city., the scene from the mountaintop was bre…

Scene - all meanings in English

show

ʃəʊ

verb
Allow or cause (something) to be visible.
Usage examples:
A white blouse will show the blood

noun
A spectacle or display, typically an impressive one.
Usage examples:
Spectacular shows of bluebells

verb
Make visible or noticeable

Show - all meanings in English

spectacle

noun
A visually striking performance or display.
Usage examples:
The acrobatic feats make a good spectacle

noun
An unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention
Usage examples:
An amazing/terrible spectacle, the trial became a public spectacle., she made a spectacle of hersel…

Spectacle - all meanings in English

tableau

noun
A group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history; a tableau vivant.
Usage examples:
In the first act the action is presented in a series of tableaux

Tableau - all meanings in English

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