opening ceremony
🇬🇧 /ˈəʊpnɪŋ ˈsɛrɪməni/
🇺🇸 /ˈoʊpənɪŋ ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/
📖 Definitions
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a formal event to mark the beginning of a school year, sports event, or new building
💬 Examples
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The opening ceremony featured a speech by the principal and a flag-raising.