noun
pomp
POMP
Pomp (noun) means Grand, ceremonial display; splendor and formality associated with an important occasion. Example: “The coronation was celebrated with all the pomp of a royal occasion.”
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Grand, ceremonial display; splendor and formality associated with an important occasion.
"The coronation was celebrated with all the pomp of a royal occasion."
"Despite the pomp of the ceremony, the mood was warm and relaxed."
How to use pomp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishImpressive ceremony and grandeur, often at official or royal events.
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Common pairings
pomp and circumstance
royal pomp
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Word forms
- Plural
- pomps
- Third person singular
- pomps
- Past tense
- pomped
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Etymology
From Latin pompa, "solemn procession," from Greek pompḗ, "a sending" or "ceremonial procession."
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What does “pomp” mean?
The word “pomp” means grand, ceremonial display; splendor and formality associated with an important occasion. In plain terms, impressive ceremony and grandeur, often at official or royal events.
How do you pronounce “pomp”?
“Pomp” is pronounced POMP (/ˈpɑːmp/ in IPA).
How do you use “pomp” in a sentence?
Here is “pomp” used in a sentence: “The coronation was celebrated with all the pomp of a royal occasion.”
What part of speech is “pomp”?
“Pomp” is a noun.
Where does the word “pomp” come from?
The word “pomp” comes from Latin. From Latin pompa, "solemn procession," from Greek pompḗ, "a sending" or "ceremonial procession.".
