Ceremonies — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun noun phrase /ˈser-ə-ˌmō-nē/ cer·e·mo·ny

Meaning & Definition of Ceremonies

Ceremonies (noun)

  1. a formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention
  2. a conventional act of politeness or etiquette
  3. an action performed only formally with no deep significance

Ceremonies (noun phrase)

  1. a person who determines the forms to be observed on a public occasion
  2. a person who acts as host at a formal event
  3. a person who acts as host for a program of entertainment (as on television)
  4. a woman who presides at a public ceremony or who acts as hostess of a stage, radio, or television show

Ceremonies (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules

    "a beautiful, old-fashioned wedding ceremony"

    similar: ceremonials, formalities, forms, observances, rites, rituals, solemnities
    related: amenities, civilities, decorums, etiquettes, graces, proprieties, protocols, conventions, customs, habits, manners, mores, practices, standards, traditions, ways, celebrations, services

Related Entry: Ceremony (noun)

Ceremony is a different word from Ceremonies. The synonyms below are for ceremony, not for ceremonies.

  1. an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules

    "a beautiful, old-fashioned wedding ceremony"

    similar: ceremonial, form, formality, observance, rite, ritual, solemnity
    related: amenities, civility, decorum, etiquette, graces, proprieties, protocol, convention, custom, habit, manners, mores, practice, standard, tradition, way, celebration, service

Related Entry: Master of ceremonies (phrase)

Master of ceremonies is a different word from Ceremonies. The synonyms below are for master of ceremonies, not for ceremonies.

  1. a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity

    "The master of ceremonies warmed up the audience before introducing the lineup of performances."

    similar: announcer, emcee, host, MC
    related: mistress of ceremonies, DJ, disc jockey, shock jock, veejay, VJ, huckster, pitchman, anchor, anchorman, anchorperson, anchorwoman, newscaster, CBer, ham, radioman

Related Entry: Mistress of ceremonies (noun)

Mistress of ceremonies is a different word from Ceremonies. The synonyms below are for mistress of ceremonies, not for ceremonies.

  1. as in disc jockey, anchorperson

    similar: disc jockey, DJ, shock jock, veejay, VJ, anchor, anchorman, anchorperson, anchorwoman, newscaster, announcer, emcee, host, MC, CBer, ham, radioman, huckster, pitchman

Related Entry: Mistresses of ceremonies (noun)

Mistresses of ceremonies is a different word from Ceremonies. The synonyms below are for mistresses of ceremonies, not for ceremonies.

  1. as in disc jockeys, anchorpersons

    similar: disc jockeys, DJs, shock jocks, veejays, VJs, anchormen, anchorpersons, anchors, anchorwomen, newscasters, announcers, emcees, hosts, MCs, CBers, hams, radiomen, hucksters, pitchmen

Related Entry: Masters of ceremonies (phrase)

Masters of ceremonies is a different word from Ceremonies. The synonyms below are for masters of ceremonies, not for ceremonies.

  1. a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity

    "The master of ceremonies warmed up the audience before introducing the lineup of performances."

    similar: announcers, emcees, hosts, MCs
    related: mistresses of ceremonies, disc jockeys, DJs, shock jocks, veejays, VJs, hucksters, pitchmen, anchormen, anchorpersons, anchors, anchorwomen, newscasters, CBers, hams, radiomen

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ceremonies

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ceremonies:

ceremonials, formalities, forms, observances, rites, rituals, solemnities

Related Words for Ceremonies

amenities, civilities, decorums, etiquettes, graces, proprieties, protocols, conventions, customs, habits, manners, mores, practices, standards, traditions, ways, celebrations, services

Origin & Etymology of Ceremonies

Middle English ceremonie, from Middle French ceremonie, from Latin caerimonia

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Ceremonies

master of ceremonies, mistress of ceremonies

Frequently Asked Questions about Ceremonies

What does "Ceremonies" mean?

"Ceremonies" means a formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention. As an a noun and a noun phrase, it is defined as: a formal act or series of acts prescribed by ritual, protocol, or convention.

What is another word for "Ceremonies"?

Other words for "Ceremonies" include ceremonials, formalities, forms, observances, rites, rituals and solemnities. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ceremonies" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ceremonies"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ceremonies". Common alternatives include ceremonials, formalities, forms, observances, rites, rituals and solemnities.

How do you use "Ceremonies" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ceremonies" in a sentence: "a beautiful, old-fashioned wedding ceremony".

Is "Ceremonies" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ceremonies" can be used as a noun and a noun phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Ceremonies"?

"Ceremonies" is pronounced /ˈser-ə-ˌmō-nē/ and divided into syllables as cer·e·mo·ny.

What is the origin of the word "Ceremonies"?

"Ceremonies" comes from Middle English ceremonie, from Middle French ceremonie, from Latin caerimonia. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Ceremonies" meaning "an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules"?

When "Ceremonies" (noun) means an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules, synonyms include ceremonials, formalities, forms, observances, rites and rituals.