pageantry
pag·eant·ry
noun \ˈpa-jən-trē\Definition of PAGEANTRY
1
: pageants and the presentation of pageants
2
: colorful, rich, or splendid display : spectacle
3
: mere show : empty display
See Examples of PAGEANTRY
- I like the tradition and pageantry that come with graduations.
First Known Use of PAGEANTRY
1608
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