1
: a show of magnificence : splendor
every day begins … in a pomp of flaming colours F. D. Ommanney
2
: a ceremonial or festival display (such as a train of followers or a pageant)
3
a
: ostentatious display : vainglory
b
: an ostentatious gesture or act

Examples of pomp in a Sentence

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Rolling out the red carpet for the first visit by a French president to the UK since 2008, the pomp and pageantry that Britain is known for was on full display. Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 8 July 2025 Trump was greeted with all the pomp of a royal welcome as he was met by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman while disembarking from Air Force One to the sound of fanfare. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 The event was electrified with pomp and fraternal celebration rarely seen in the modern world. Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025 Pomp and pageantry Britain is certainly pulling out the stops for Macron's state visit, which will have all the pomp and pageantry that the country excels at. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for pomp

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French pompe, from Latin pompa procession, pomp, from Greek pompē act of sending, escort, procession, pomp, from pempein to send

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pomp was in the 14th century

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“Pomp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomp. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

1
: a show of magnificence : splendor
the pomp of a royal ceremony
2
: showy display

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