pompnoun
uk/pɒmp/us/pɑːmp/pomp noun (CEREMONY)
[ U ] impressive and colourful ceremonies, especially traditional ceremonies on public occasions:
The prime minister was received with all the traditional pomp and ceremony that is laid on for visiting heads of government.
Despite all the pomp of his office/position, he has only limited powers.
in sb's pomp
informal at a time when someone was most successful or popular:
Today his game was reminiscent of that of Pele in his pomp.
pomp and circumstance
formal ceremonies:
After two hours of pomp and circumstance, the diplomas were awarded and the audience went wild.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Ceremonies
- cavalcade
- ceremonial
- ceremony
- commemorate
- commencement
- induction
- initiate
- investiture
- knight
- master of ceremonies
- MC
- nuptials
- pageant
- salute
- solemnize
- speech day
- state occasion
- swearing-in
- the red carpet
- troop
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pomp noun (HAIR)
[ C ] informal a pompadour