pageantry
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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

Examples of PAGEANTRY

  1. I like the tradition and pageantry that come with graduations.

First Known Use of PAGEANTRY

1608

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