Ceremonial Practices

noun a ceremonial act of anointing someone with oil or other sacred substance, often as part of a religious ceremony

• The priest performed the anointment of the new king during the royal ceremony.
• I heard they're doing some kind of special anointment at the church on Sunday.
• I can't believe she's getting an anointment for her promotion, that's so cool!
• The anointment of the team captain brought a sense of unity and leadership to the group.

noun a Christian sacrament marked by ritual use of water and admitting the recipient to the Christian community

• The baptism ceremony was held at the church on Sunday morning.
• I'm going to my cousin's baptism this weekend, wanna come?
• I heard the baptism was lit, everyone was so hyped.
• The baptism of fire he experienced during his first week on the job was intense.

noun a ceremony in which a person is formally crowned and invested with regal power, usually involving the placing of a crown on the head

• The coronation of the new king was a grand and solemn event attended by dignitaries from around the world.
• Did you see the fancy outfits people wore to the coronation ceremony?
• The coronation party was lit! Everyone was dancing and having a great time.
• The crowning achievement of her career felt like a personal coronation, marking her success in the industry.

noun a marching step in which the legs are swung high and kept straight and the shoulders are thrown back

• The soldiers marched in perfect unison, executing the precise movements of the goose step.
• I tried to goose step along with the parade but I just couldn't keep up!
• Those dancers were goose stepping all over the dance floor last night!
• The company's new policy seemed to be a goose step towards stricter regulations.

noun an act of pouring a drink as an offering

• During the ceremony, the priest poured a libation as an offering to the gods.
• Let's raise a glass and pour a libation to celebrate this special occasion.
• I'll grab some beers and we can make a libation to kick off the party.
• Her tears fell like a libation, a symbolic offering of her grief and sorrow.

noun a religious or other solemn ceremony or act

adjective relating to a ceremonial act or observance

• The wedding ceremony included a traditional rite that dates back centuries.
• The graduation rite at our school is always a fun and memorable event.
• I can't believe we have to go through the whole rite of getting our driver's licenses renewed every few years.
• In some cultures, the act of brewing tea is considered a sacred rite that symbolizes hospitality and respect.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'staff' refers to a group of employees or a pole or rod.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'at' indicates the location or position of something.

• The flag was flown at half-staff to honor the passing of a respected leader.
• Hey, did you notice the flag is at half-staff today? Wonder what happened.
• The flag is at half-staff, something must be up.
• His spirits were at half-staff after receiving the bad news.

noun a type of finely ground green tea powder

adjective used to describe things related to matcha

• Matcha is a type of finely ground green tea powder commonly used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies.
• I love starting my day with a matcha latte from the local cafe.
• Do you want to grab some matcha boba later?
• The vibrant green color of matcha reminds me of the lush greenery in a peaceful garden.

noun a person who assists in religious services or ceremonies, typically a church attendant or server

• The acolythist was responsible for lighting the candles before the church service.
• Hey, have you seen the acolythist around? We need the candles lit.
• The acolythist is the one who handles the candle duty.
• In a way, the acolythist is like the keeper of the light in the church.