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Pageant Definition & Meaning

pageant
noun
  1. an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
  2. a rich and spectacular ceremony

"Pageant" in song lyrics

See how pageant is used in real songs:

  • "All fair the most serene communication's pageant"
    Aesop Rock — 1,000 Deaths
  • "Warbucks exlex megaphone on the fashion piggy pageant"
    Aesop Rock f/ El-P — We're Famous
  • "Me displaying the beauty of Christ like a pageant"
    The Ambassador — One Two

Usage tips for "pageant"

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Frequently asked questions

What does pageant mean?
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes a rich and spectacular ceremony
What part of speech is pageant?
Pageant is a noun.
How many definitions does pageant have?
Pageant has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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