Associations to the word «Pageantry»

Wiktionary

PAGEANTRY, noun. A pageant; a colourful show or display, as in a pageant.

Dictionary definition

PAGEANTRY, noun. A rich and spectacular ceremony.
PAGEANTRY, noun. An elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope