pageant

Definition

  • noun: a play or performance made of scenes from a historical event or a legend
  • noun: a mere show
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: pretense, beauty contest

Examples

  • The museum celebrates the rich 'pageant' of the town's history. [=celebrates all the interesting things that have happened in the town's history]

  • Their church puts on an annual Christmas 'pageant'.

  • They disagreed with the 'pageant' judges.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the joint chiefs, she's the one. Durant is the way to go. It's a no-brainer. The president should stop this pageant and simply make the call. Why are we still talking about, if they're going to nominate Durant? Why don't they just do it already so we can all stop talking about ifs (..)
    2013 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 2 Season: 1 Episode 2