plural noun
Formal events held to mark important occasions.
The graduation ceremonies begin at nine.
The award ceremonies honored local artists.
American English
How to pronounce ceremonies
nounB1Common word
SEHRuhmohneez
/ˈsɛɹ.əˌmoʊ.niz/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of ceremony
Formal events held to mark important occasions.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Sets of formal actions used in religious or traditional events.
Religious ceremonies are an important part of the culture.
They performed traditional ceremonies to honor their ancestors.
Useful expressions
without special formal behavior or politeness
He left without ceremony.
a ceremony marking an important change in a person's life
The celebration was a ceremony of passage into adulthood.
Related words & forms
The plural is ceremonies: change -y to -ies.