pageantry

noun

pag·​eant·​ry ˈpa-jən-trē 

1

: pageants and the presentation of pageants

2

: colorful, rich, or splendid display : spectacle

3

: mere show : empty display

Examples of pageantry in a Sentence

I like the tradition and pageantry that come with graduations.

Recent Examples on the Web

Using her platform in the pageantry world, Fredericksen raised over $25,000 for the Ronald McDonald house and had hopes to take her organization nationwide, according to the Kada’s Promise website. —Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025

For Super Bowl 50, much of the pageantry took place an hour’s drive north in San Francisco. —Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025

He’s been part of Super Bowl pageantry though, paying homage to Edward Scissorhands in a 2021 Super Bowl commercial for Cadillac. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025

Rabanne has created the ultimate power couple, thoughtfully paired for the perfect pop of pageantry. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

pageantry

noun

pag·​eant·​ry ˈpaj-ən-trē 

plural pageantries

1

: pageants and the presentation of pageants

2

: splendid display