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ceremony

ceremony

Meaning of ceremony

formal event

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈsɛrɪməni/
American English/ˈsɛrəməni/
Russian transcription[t͡sɪrʲɪˈmonʲijə]
ceremony
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ceremony with Russian translation

ceremony usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Город проведёт небольшую церемонию открытия нового общественного сада.

The town will hold a small ceremony to open the new community garden.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она пришла заранее и оделась аккуратно на церемонию вручения наград.

She arrived early and dressed smartly for the award ceremony.

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ceremony belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

ceremonyцеремония
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

ceremony synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between ceremony / ritual / service / rite / observance / celebration

🇬🇧English

a prescribed or traditional set of actions, often religious or symbolic

B1Often

The funeral followed ancient ritual.

🇬🇧English

a formal religious ceremony or official act (e.g., memorial service)

A2Often

We attended the Sunday service at the cathedral.

🇬🇧English

a formal ceremony, especially religious and symbolic

B1Often

The rite of baptism is important in the church.

O
🇬🇧English
observance

the act of keeping or marking a custom, law, or special day

B2Often

The observance of Remembrance Day is solemn.

🇬🇧English

an event or party marking a joyful occasion

A1Very Often

We had a big celebration for her graduation.

I
🇬🇧English
inauguration

a formal ceremony to mark the beginning of someone's term in office or the opening of something

B2Rarely

The president's inauguration drew thousands of spectators.

C
🇬🇧English
commemoration

an event or ceremony to remember and honor a person or event

B2Often

The commemoration of the war veterans was very moving.

🇬🇧English

a social gathering to receive guests, often after a formal event like a wedding

A2Often

There will be a reception after the graduation ceremony.

🇬🇧English

a formal or official event, often business or institutional

B1Often

She attended a charity function last night.

P
🇬🇧English
pageant

a spectacular public show or parade, often historical or theatrical

B2Rarely

The town held a medieval pageant for tourists.

F
🇬🇧English
festivity

a joyful event or series of activities marking a celebration

B2Often

The city center was full of festivity during the festival.

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How to pronounce ceremony and what this word means

ceremony means ceremony. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce ceremony

/ˈsɛrɪməni/

ceremony translation

ceremony

ceremony examples

The town will hold a small ceremony to open the new community garden.

ceremony transcription

/ˈsɛrɪməni/, /ˈsɛrəməni/

Questions about this word

ceremony meaning: what does it mean?

formal event

ceremony pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

ceremony is pronounced as /ˈsɛrɪməni/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

ceremony definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The town will hold a small ceremony to open the new community garden. Translation: Город проведёт небольшую церемонию открытия нового общественного сада.

Is ceremony part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, ceremony can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is ceremony part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, ceremony can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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