Beauty Pageant Terminology

noun a person, typically a woman, who has won a beauty pageant or is considered exceptionally beautiful

• The beauty queen gracefully walked down the runway in the evening gown competition.
• Did you see that beauty queen at the pageant last night? She was stunning!
• That beauty queen is totally slaying the competition!
• She was the beauty queen of the office, always turning heads with her style and charm.

noun a beautiful and charming young woman; a female admirer or sweetheart

• The belle of the ball arrived in a stunning gown.
• Did you see that belle over there? She's so pretty!
• That girl is the belle of the school, everyone loves her.
• The old theater was once the belle of the town, now it sits abandoned.

noun a person who holds the title of Miss America

• Miss America is a prestigious beauty pageant that has been held annually since 1921.
• I heard that Miss America is coming to our town next week!
• Did you see the new Miss America? She's totally slaying the competition.
• Being crowned Miss America felt like winning the ultimate prize in life.

noun a public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene

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• The pageant featured contestants from all over the country showcasing their talents.
• I heard the pageant last night was really fun to watch.
• I can't believe she won the pageant, she totally slayed it!
• The courtroom was like a pageant, with each lawyer trying to outshine the other.

noun a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions

adverb to dress formally or elegantly

• She wore a beautiful gown to the formal event.
• She dressed up in a fancy gown for the party.
• She rocked that gown at the prom.
• Her words were like a gown, wrapping everyone in comfort and warmth.