coronation
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Word Forms
- precoronation noun
- recoronation noun
Etymology
Origin of coronation
1350–1400; Middle English coronacio ( u ) n < Anglo-French coronation < Latin coronāt ( us ) crowned ( coronate ) + Middle French -ion- -ion
Example Sentences
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"I don't think the idea of dressing up in all the stuff for the coronation is something that appeals to him."
From BBC
In the days leading up to the glittering coronation in Bangkok, contestants alleging mistreatment walked out and two judges resigned with one claiming the contest is rigged.
From BBC
His unexpected coronation, coming at the most critical point of USC’s season, is part of why the Trojans could be just two wins away from their first playoff bid.
From Los Angeles Times
Where last year’s parade day felt more like an overdue coronation, this one served to crystallize their legacy.
From Los Angeles Times
Given how the postseason began, it initially seemed as though the Blue Jays were little more than doomed participants in the Dodgers’ coronation.
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