Award Ceremony Definition & Correct Usage

Meaning 1：formal prize event (Award ceremony)

Award ceremony 🔊

/əˈwɔːrd ˈser.ə.moʊ.ni/

A formal event where prizes or honors are given to people for their achievements.

Award ceremony stage with host holding trophy and applauding audience

formal prize event 🔊

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/ˈfɔːrməl praɪz ɪˈvɛnt/

A ceremony where awards or honors are presented to recipients for their achievements.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Award (Old Fr. 'eswarder' to judge) + ceremony (Lat. 'caerimonia' sacred rite).

💡 Mnemonic

An award ceremony: the grand finale of your hard work.

📖 Example

She felt nervous but excited as she walked onto the stage at the school award ceremony to receive her prize for best painting. 🔊 She felt nervous but excited as she walked onto the stage at the school award ceremony to receive her prize for best painting.

🔗 Collocations

attend an award ceremony – attend an award ceremony

host an award ceremony – host an award ceremony

annual award ceremony – annual award ceremony

🔄 Synonyms

prize ceremony (n.) – A ceremony where prizes are awarded, similar to an award ceremony.

honors ceremony (n.) – A formal event to honor individuals for their achievements.

🚫 Antonyms

rejection (n.) – The act of refusing to accept or consider, opposite of receiving an award.

🌱 Derivatives

award (v.) – To give a prize or honor to someone.

ceremonial (adj.) – Relating to or used for formal ceremonies.

📖 Cultural Story

Award ceremonies originate from ancient Greek athletic games where victors received laurel wreaths. Modern examples include the Nobel Prize ceremony and the Oscars.