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/ˈpædʒənt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A spectacular public show, often involving elaborate displays, costumes, and performances, typically celebrating cultural or historical themes.
The annual flower pageant attracts thousands of visitors each year with its stunning floats and colorful displays.
A beauty contest or competition where participants are judged on various attributes.
She won the state pageant and went on to compete at the national level.
A dramatic performance or series of events which convey a story or message.
The medieval pageant reenacted the town's founding, complete with actors in period costumes.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'pageant' meaning 'a theatrical performance, show'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
beauty pageant
A competition in which contestants compete in various categories.
pageant of nature
A term describing the grandeur and variety of the natural world.
historical pageant
A dramatic performance representing historical events.
Related Words
spectacle
A visually striking performance or display.
exhibition
A public display of works of art or items of interest.
Slang Meanings
To show off in a grand manner.
She's really pageanting her new outfit at the party.
To put on a dramatic display for attention.
He loves to pageant whenever he gets on stage.