ceremony

Definitions

A formal religious or public occasion, typically one celebrating a particular event or anniversary.

The ritual observances and procedures performed at formal or public occasions.

Strict adherence to formal rules or social etiquette.

Examples

The wedding ceremony was held in a beautiful garden overlooking the ocean.

He felt nervous as he walked onto the stage for the graduation ceremony.

The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games featured a spectacular display of fireworks.

Synonyms

rite ritual observance formality service celebration function

Antonyms

informality casualness naturalness simplicity spontaneity unceremoniousness