NYT Dictionary
PAGEANT
/ˈpæd͡ʒənt/NounVerbPA-geantpa-geant · 2 syllablesGrade 5
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
An elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Late 14th c. as Middle English pagent, from Medieval Latin pagina (“play in a cycle of mystery plays”), perhaps from Latin pāgina (“page of a book”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.