Pomp
/pɒmp/noun
A display of magnificence or grandeur, often in a ceremonial context.
Did you know?The word "pomp" is linked to the Latin "pompa," which referred to a ceremonial procession, often invoking the power of the gods or the state.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
pompa
“A procession or parade, especially one with a display of grandeur.”
Old French
Old French
pompe
“Magnificence or splendor, often in a ceremonial context.”
Middle English
Middle English
pomp
“A display or show of grandeur, especially in public ceremonies.”
Modern English
English
pomp
“Continues to denote ceremonial magnificence, often with a connotation of ostentation.”