ceremony

//ˈserəmoʊni//
B2Frequency Level 8Formal
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Noun

ceremonySingular
ceremoniesPlural
1

A formal religious or public occasion, typically celebrating a particular event, achievement, or anniversary.

The graduation ceremony will be held next week.

2

The ritual observances and procedures performed at grand and formal occasions.

The ceremony of the royal wedding was conducted with great formality.

3

Formal politeness or etiquette; behavior that follows strict rules of protocol.

He greeted us without ceremony and got straight to the point.