B1noun formal 2K

Ceremony

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈserəməni/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈserəməʊni/"]/

Meaning of Ceremony

a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions

In simple words: A special event or occasion, often with formal actions.

Ceremony in a sentence

• The graduation ceremony was held outdoors this year.
• They planned a beautiful wedding ceremony at the beach.
• A ceremony of remembrance was organized for the fallen soldiers.
• He was invited to the award ceremony to receive his trophy.
• The ceremony included traditional dances and performances.

How to use Ceremony

Used in formal contexts, like weddings, graduations, or awards. Avoid using in casual conversations unless it's about a specific event.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'ceremony' as a 'serial' of special moments, like a series of important events.

Related words

Collocations with Ceremony

• brief
• short
• quiet
• conduct
• officiate
• officiate at
• take place
• commemorate something
• honour/​honor somebody/​something
• at a/​the ceremony
• during a/​the ceremony
• in a/​the ceremony
• stand on
• without ceremony
• pomp and ceremony
• with great ceremony

Synonyms for Ceremony

• celebration
• ritual
• observance
• event
• function

Opposites of Ceremony

• disregard
• neglect
• informality

Common mistakes with Ceremony

• Confusing 'ceremony' with 'ceremonial' which is an adjective.
• Using 'ceremony' as a verb, which it is not.
• Mispronouncing it as 'seremony' instead of 'ceremony'.

Frequently asked questions about Ceremony

What does Ceremony mean?

A special event or occasion, often with formal actions.

What is the definition of Ceremony?

a public or religious occasion that includes a series of formal or traditional actions

How do you use Ceremony in a sentence?

The graduation ceremony was held outdoors this year.

Can you give another example of Ceremony?

They planned a beautiful wedding ceremony at the beach.

What are synonyms for Ceremony?

Common alternatives include celebration, ritual, observance, event, function.

What is the opposite of Ceremony?

Opposite meanings include disregard, neglect, informality.

What words go with Ceremony?

It commonly pairs with brief, short, quiet, conduct, officiate, officiate at, take place, commemorate something, honour/​honor somebody/​something, at a/​the ceremony, during a/​the ceremony, in a/​the ceremony, stand on, without ceremony, pomp and ceremony, with great ceremony.

What are common mistakes when using Ceremony?

Confusing 'ceremony' with 'ceremonial' which is an adjective. Using 'ceremony' as a verb, which it is not. Mispronouncing it as 'seremony' instead of 'ceremony'.

How do you pronounce Ceremony?

US: /["/ˈserəməʊni/"]/, UK: /["/ˈserəməni/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Ceremony formal or informal?

"Ceremony" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Ceremony?

Used in formal contexts, like weddings, graduations, or awards. Avoid using in casual conversations unless it's about a specific event.

What CEFR level is Ceremony?

"Ceremony" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.