coronation

noun

cor·​o·​na·​tion ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnā-shən 

ˌkär-

: the act or occasion of crowning

also : accession to the highest office

Examples of coronation in a Sentence

the coronation of Queen Elizabeth

Recent Examples on the Web

The collection, which is in celebration of what would have been the late monarch's centennial, includes everything from the Queen's wedding dress to her coronation ensemble. —Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

Hungary’s first king, Stephen I, built a basilica in Székesfehérvár that served as the coronation site for later monarchs. —Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026

Several months later, in May 2023, Louis had his turn in the spotlight again, dancing, waving and celebrating at Charles' coronation. —ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026

Queen Camilla's coronation crown, for example, is worth approximately $500 million. —Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English coronacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French coronacion, borrowed from Medieval Latin corōnātiōn-, corōnātiō (Late Latin, "wreathing"), from Latin corōnare "to deck with flowers, wreathe, crown entry 2" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coronation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

coronation

noun

cor·​o·​na·​tion ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnā-shən 

ˌkär-

: the act or ceremony of crowning a king or queen