ceremony
/ˈserəməni/
EN
Quick answers
What does ceremony mean?
ceremony means: A formal public or social gathering held to mark an important occasion, often following a set tradition.
How do you pronounce ceremony?
ceremony: /ˈserəməni/
How is ceremony used in a sentence?
The couple held their wedding ceremony in a small church.
A formal public or social gathering held to mark an important occasion, often following a set tradition.
The couple held their wedding ceremony in a small church.
Etymology
Comes from Middle French cérémonie, which derived from Latin caerimonia meaning 'religious worship, sacred rite'. It entered English in the 14th century.