coronation

noun

cor·​o·​na·​tion ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce coronation (audio)
ˌkär-
: the act or occasion of crowning
also : accession to the highest office

Examples of coronation in a Sentence

the coronation of Queen Elizabeth
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Jelly Roll’s coronation comes after the song was released Nov. 21, a month ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s Dec. 20 theatrical release. Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025 According to Rolling Stone, Williams, along with Adele, Elton John, the Spice Girls and Harry Styles all reportedly turned down the opportunity to perform at King Charles' coronation. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 Westminster Abbey is a famous site for royal weddings, coronations, and burials in Britain, as well as a major tourist attraction. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 13 Jan. 2025 The discourse will take the horrible transition from the coronation of 2024 to the unfair new expectations of 2025. Brody Miller, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for coronation 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English coronacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French coronacion, borrowed from Medieval Latin corōnātiōn-, corōnātiō (Late Latin, "wreathing"), from Latin corōnare "to deck with flowers, wreathe, crown entry 2" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coronation was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near coronation

Cite this Entry

“Coronation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

coronation

noun
cor·​o·​na·​tion ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce coronation (audio)
ˌkär-
: the act or ceremony of crowning a king or queen

More from Merriam-Webster on coronation

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!