Pageant has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
"The town's annual pageant featured knights in shining armor and queens draped in silk reenacting the legendary battles of old."
2
a rich and spectacular ceremony
"The local community gathered to watch the dazzling pageant celebrating the city's founding anniversary."
3
An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
"The town square filled with colorful floats and citizens dressed in medieval garb for the annual harvest pageant."
Verb
1
To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.
"The children dressed up and paraded through the town square, pageant-ing their favorite fairy tale characters for the neighborhood festival."
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