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

Jackson was viewed as the frontrunner for the nomination from the moment Platner dropped out, which meant Saturday’s convention was in effect a coronation. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026

Its understandable focus on last year’s championship battle, ultimately justified by Norris’ coronation, had delayed its 2026 car development plans compared to Mercedes, leaving it playing catch-up through the first half of the 2026 season. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Having been afforded the kind of coronation, which is rare in British politics, Burnham takes charge at a time when the national psyche is battered, bruised, and severely overtaxed. — Dylan Jones, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Voters do not typically hand a filmmaker multiple coronations, especially in close succession. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 July 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