Pageant (noun)

  1. A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes, or an outdoor drama or a historical reenactment.
  2. A beauty contest in which contestants, usually women, compete for a title or crown.
  3. A large and impressive display or show.

Origin:

The word 'pageant' comes from the old french word 'pageant', meaning 'a show or spectacle'. it has been in use since the 14th century.

Examples:

  1. The local schools participated in the annual Christmas pageant.
  2. The pageant was a celebration of the history and culture of the town.
  3. The pageant was a beautiful display of music, dance, and costumes.
  4. The young woman was crowned the winner of the beauty pageant.
  5. The city hosted a massive pageant to mark the end of the war.
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