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pomp
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
pomp
(noun)
circumstance
(noun)
pomp
/
ˈ
pɑːmp/
noun
pomp
/
ˈ
pɑːmp/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of POMP
[
noncount
]
:
the impressive decorations, music, clothing etc., that are part of some formal events
the
pomp
[=
splendor
] of a royal ceremony
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pomp and circumstance
:
impressive formal activities or ceremonies
The prime minister was greeted with
pomp and circumstance
.
the
pomp and circumstance
of a presidential inauguration
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