ceremony

UK
/ˈsɛr.ɪ.mə.ni/
US
/ˈsɛr.əˌmoʊ.ni/

Translations

ceremonynoun
ceremonies
pl
UK
/ˈsɛr.ɪ.mə.ni/
US
/ˈsɛr.əˌmoʊ.ni/
The award ceremony was held in the grand hall.
Торжество награждения прошло в большом зале.
The wedding ceremony was beautiful.
Свадебная церемония была красивой.
The initiation ceremony is an important rite of passage.
Инициационный обряд является важным этапом в жизни.
Additional translations
ceremonyadjective
UK
/ˈser.ɪ.mə.ni/
US
/ˈser.əˌmoʊ.ni/
Attributive use of the noun (e.g., "ceremony attire"). No gradable forms.

Definitions

ceremonynoun
A formal event held on a special occasion, such as a wedding, graduation, or inauguration.
The graduation ceremony was attended by hundreds of students and their families.
A set of formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on a special occasion.
The ceremony included a series of rituals that have been passed down through generations.
The formal activities conducted on some solemn or important public or state occasion.
The inauguration ceremony of the new president was broadcasted live on television.
Formal behaviour, etiquette, or conventional politeness, often emphasising outward display (uncountable).
He handed her the letter without ceremony.
ceremonyadjective
Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of a formal event or rite.
They prepared special ceremony attire for the procession.