ceremony
//ˈserəmoʊni//
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.