Meaning of the word pageant in English

What does pageant mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pageant

US /ˈpædʒ.ənt/
UK /ˈpædʒ.ənt/

Noun

1.

especially in the past, a competition in which young women and girls are judged on their beauty and other qualities:

Example:
a beauty pageant
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