Ceremony

/ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A formal event often conducted in accordance with established customs or rituals.

The graduation ceremony was held in the university auditorium.

A set of formal actions or procedures typically performed on special occasions.

The wedding ceremony included traditional rituals that honored both families.

Any formal act or series of acts performed in a customary manner.

The inauguration ceremony of the president was attended by thousands of people.

A solemn or formal occasion.

A memorial ceremony was organized to honor the fallen soldiers.

From Old French 'ceremonie', from Latin 'caerimonia'

wedding ceremony

A formal event to celebrate the union of two people.

graduation ceremony

A formal event marking the completion of academic studies.

ceremony of initiation

A formal event marking the beginning of a new phase or membership.

ritual

A series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

tradition

Customs or beliefs passed down through generations.

To dress up for a formal event.

Are we really going to ceremony it up for the dinner?

To overdo a simple event with unnecessary formality.

They’re just having a small party, no need to ceremony it.