Definition of Ceremony

1. Noun. A formal event performed on a special occasion. "A ceremony commemorating Pearl Harbor"


2. Noun. Any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way. "He disposed of it without ceremony"
Generic synonyms: Activity
Specialized synonyms: Chanoyu, Tea Ceremony
Derivative terms: Ceremonial, Ceremonious

3. Noun. The proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion. "An inaugural ceremony"

Definition of Ceremony

1. n. 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.

Definition of Ceremony

1. a formal observance [n -NIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ceremony

cerements
ceremonial
ceremonialism
ceremonialisms
ceremonialist
ceremonialists
ceremonially
ceremonials
ceremonial behaviour
ceremonial dance
ceremonial occasion
ceremonies
ceremonious
ceremoniously
ceremoniousness
ceremony (current term)
Cerenkov
Cerenkov radiation
cereolysin
cereous
Ceres
ceresin
ceresin
ceresine
ceresines
ceresins
Cereus
cereuses
cerge
cerges

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