Collocations with "ceremony"

28 collocations found

graduation ceremony

the official event where degrees are awarded

graduation9.0
commencement ceremony

The formal event at which students who have completed their studies receive their degrees.

commencement8.5
opening ceremony

A formal event that marks the beginning of something, like the Olympic Games.

opening8.5
inauguration ceremony

the formal event where the inauguration takes place

inauguration8.0
signing ceremony

Used to describe a formal event where an official document is signed.

signing8.0
wedding7.9
closing ceremony

Used to refer to the formal event that marks the end of a major event, like the Olympics or a conference.

closing7.8
coming-of-age ceremony

A formal event or ritual that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood.

coming-of-age7.8
inaugural ceremony

a formal event to mark the beginning of a leader's term of office or the opening of a significant new public building or organization

inaugural7.8
initiation ceremony

A formal event to mark someone's entry into a group.

initiation7.8
glittering ceremony

describes a formal event or ritual that is impressive and glamorous

glittering7.5
presentation ceremony

A formal event where presentations are made.

presentation7.3
burial ceremony

a formal event or series of rites performed at a burial

burial7.0
flag-raising ceremony

Used for a formal event at which a flag is raised.

flag-raising7.0
funeral ceremony

The formal event or ritual of a funeral.

funeral7.0
memorial ceremony

A formal event held to remember a person or event.

memorial7.0
prize-giving ceremony

Refers to a formal event at which prizes are awarded.

prize-giving7.0
lavish6.9
civil partnership ceremony

Used as a modifier before a noun to specify the type of event.

civil partnership6.8
naming ceremony

A formal event to officially give a name to a baby, ship, etc.

naming6.8
swearing-in ceremony

An official event where a person formally takes an oath for a new public position or office.

swearing-in6.5
tea6.5
unveiling ceremony

a formal event to show something new to the public for the first time

unveiling6.5
induction ceremony

A formal event to welcome a new member to an organization or office.

induction6.2
groundbreaking ceremony

Refers to a ceremony to celebrate the first day of construction for a building or other project.

groundbreaking6.0
ribbon-cutting ceremony

Refers to an official event to mark the opening of a new building or project.

ribbon-cutting6.0
farewell ceremony

A formal event to say goodbye to someone.

farewell5.5
wreath-laying ceremony

Describes a formal event where a wreath is placed as a sign of respect, typically at a memorial or grave.

wreath-laying4.5