An event in which competitors (usually women) are judged on attractiveness, with the winner often receiving an honorary title (see miss, n.2 2e)…
Originally: a parade of beautiful women; a fashion show. Now chiefly: an event in which competitors (usually women) are judged on attractiveness; =…
Originally and chiefly U.S. A beauty contest. Cf. beauty pageant n. at beauty, n. compounds 2.