pageant
UK/'pædʒәnt/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
n.
An elaborate public show or parade, often in historical costume; a beauty or talent competition
盛大游行，露天表演；选美比赛
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpageantother
=pageant
Common Collocations
- 1.beauty pageant选美大赛
- 2.historical pageant历史展演
Example Sentences
- 1.
The beauty pageant attracted contestants from around the country.
- 2.
The historical pageant reenacted important events from the nation's past.
- 3.
The annual pageant has become a cherished tradition in the town.