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Definition of ceremony
ceremonies
1 : a formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention the marriage ceremony
2a : a conventional act of politeness or etiquette the ceremony of introductionb : an action performed only formally with no deep significance the custom had probably been long a mere ceremony — C. Thirlwallc : a routine action performed with elaborate pomp the weekly ceremony of giving out the wages to the help
3a : prescribed procedures : usages the ceremony attending an inaugurationb : observance of an established code of civility or politeness opened the door without ceremony and strode in
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Examples of ceremony in a Sentence
There will be a ceremony honoring the town's veterans next week.
With great ceremony, the children presented each of the visitors with a gift.
He told them abruptly and without ceremony that they would have to leave.
Recent Examples of ceremony from the Web
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A groundbreaking ceremony on the new Woodman's store was expected sometime this summer with the goal of hosting a grand opening in 2018.
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At 3 p.m., a short ceremony honoring the Swim for Success volunteers is planned prior to the ribbon cutting.
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Opening ceremonies are 7 p.m. July 6 at Play Ball Park at Bayfront Park.
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Philadelphia has four to six administrative naturalization ceremonies each week, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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The groom had managed to become intoxicated in the short time since the ceremony ended, and now tears were streaming down his bride's face.
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One thousand guests, including King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, witnessed the wedding ceremony of my Aunt and Uncle, at Romsey Abbey.
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After the parade there will be a brief ceremony in the Warder Park gazebo recognizing the freedoms America’s founders set in motion and a tribute to our military and veterans.
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The launching ceremony was much like those held in the United States and involved raising the Chinese flag, a ribbon cutting, and the smashing of a champagne bottle against the ship's bow.
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Origin and Etymology of ceremony
Middle English ceremonie, from Medieval French ceremonie, from Latin caerimonia
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CEREMONY Defined for English Language Learners
ceremony
playDefinition of ceremony for English Language Learners
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: a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion
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: very polite or formal behavior
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