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

Think wagyu beef sandwiches with fresh herb pistou, a three-cheese spring vegetable tart, and the classic coronation chicken offering. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025

In 2023, President Joe Biden, who had long held a discomfort with the British monarchy, opted to not attend King Charles’ coronation. —Nik Popli, Time, 15 Sep. 2025

Hollywood loves a coronation, and Scorsese got one. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025

Godwin’s biggest roles in her military career were in participating in Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in 2022 and King Charles’ coronation the following year. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025

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