pageant — a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpædʒənt/
Korean meaning: 화려한 의상을 입고 행진하는 공개 행사, 미인 대회
Korean pronunciation: 패-전트 (강세: 패)
Example Sentences
- The Miss Universe pageant is watched by millions of people worldwide.
- My little sister thinks the school Christmas pageant is more important than the Olympics.
- He accidentally walked into a beauty pageant thinking it was a job fair.
pageant
NOUN//ˈpædʒənt//
a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene
Elaborate costume parade performance
At the fragrant pageant, the agent finds new talent!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 라틴어 'pagina'(페이지, 무대)에서 유래했습니다. 원래는 연극 무대에서 펼쳐지는 장면을 의미했는데, 시간이 지나면서 화려한 행렬이나 대회를 뜻하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The Miss Universe pageant is watched by millions of people worldwide.”
“My little sister thinks the school Christmas pageant is more important than the Olympics.”
“He accidentally walked into a beauty pageant thinking it was a job fair.”
“The medieval pageant recreated the life of ancient knights and princesses.”
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