pageant
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pageants · pageanting · pageanted
Sense 1
An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A spectacular ceremony.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pageant” mean?
An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
Is “pageant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.