pageant
9 synonyms for pageant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An elaborate public show or performance, often involving costumes and a procession, sometimes a beauty competition.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use pageant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
beauty pageant
historical pageant
Etymology
From Medieval Latin pagina, referring to a play performed as part of a cycle of religious mystery plays in the Middle Ages.
Full origin of pageant →Frequently asked questions
What does “pageant” mean?
The word “pageant” means an elaborate public show or performance, often involving costumes and a procession, sometimes a beauty competition. In plain terms, a grand, showy public performance or competition, often with costumes and staged spectacle.
How do you pronounce “pageant”?
“Pageant” is pronounced PAD-zhuhnt (/ˈpæd͡ʒənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pageant” in a sentence?
Here is “pageant” used in a sentence: “The town holds a historical pageant every summer.”
What part of speech is “pageant”?
“Pageant” is a noun.
Where does the word “pageant” come from?
The word “pageant” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin pagina, referring to a play performed as part of a cycle of religious mystery plays in the Middle Ages.
Is “pageant” a common word?
“Pageant” is an uncommon word in modern English.
