pageant

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Noun pageant has 2 senses

pageant, pageantry - an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
--₁ is a kind of representation
pageant, pageantry - a rich and spectacular ceremony
--₂ is a kind of ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance