noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈpæd͡ʒənt/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: spectacle
Antonyms: none provided
2
noun
Meaning 2
A spectacular ceremony.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
noun
Meaning 3
Ellipsis of beauty pageant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: beauty contest, beauty pageant
Antonyms: none provided
4
noun
Meaning 4
A wheeled platform for the exhibition of plays, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
verb
Meaning 5
To exhibit in show; to represent; to mimic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
6
noun
Meaning 6
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: pageantry
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: representation
7
noun
Meaning 7
a rich and spectacular ceremony
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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