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ceremony

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni]

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Learn how to use ceremony in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “celebration”

(noun) a special event or occasion where people come together to celebrate something important. It can be a wedding, graduation, or another important milestone. Ceremonies often have specific rules or traditions that people follow.

Example

The graduation ceremony was filled with joy and happiness as students received their diplomas.

Example

There was no ceremony to mark the end of the school year this time.

Example

What kind of ceremony will you attend this weekend?

Context: “ritual”

(noun) a set of actions or steps that are done in a specific way and often in a special order. People might do ceremonies for things like weddings or to honor traditions. These actions are important to the people participating.

Example

The cultural ceremony involved singing, dancing, and wearing traditional clothes.

Example

They didn't follow the ceremony correctly, which made it less meaningful.

Example

What rituals are part of the ceremony?

How to pronounce ceremony

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni]

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