coronation — the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The chef's coronation as the world's best cook involved a golden spatula instead of a crown.
- The coronation was delayed because the archbishop couldn't find the crown jewels.
- My cat's coronation as the neighborhood's laziest pet was marked by a ceremony involving a tiny cardboard crown and lots of tuna.
coronation
NOUN[/ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃən/]
the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort
The coronation crowned the young prince as the new king of the realm.
Corona shun the crown - but coronation needs celebration!
The coronation brings forth the creation of a nation!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'coronatio', derived from 'corona' meaning 'crown', combined with the suffix '-tion' indicating an action or process. The word ultimately traces back to Latin and Greek origins related to circular crowns or wreaths.
Breakdown
coron- (crown, from Latin corona) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action/ceremony) = coronation
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's coronation as the world's best cook involved a golden spatula instead of a crown.”
“The coronation was delayed because the archbishop couldn't find the crown jewels.”
“My cat's coronation as the neighborhood's laziest pet was marked by a ceremony involving a tiny cardboard crown and lots of tuna.”
“Historical records show that the coronation took place in Westminster Abbey.”
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