How to pronounce the word cortege?
cortege
noun
How to pronounce cortege?
The word cortege sounds like cor-tege
/kɔr'tɛʒ/
What is the definition of cortege?
nounthe group following and attending to some important person
nouna funeral procession
What is the meaning of cortege?
- A cortege refers to a procession or sequence of people or vehicles, typically for a ceremonial or solemn occasion.
What is the origin of the word cortege?
- The word cortege originated from the French word 'cortège', which is derived from the Italian word 'cortejo', meaning 'retinue' or 'entourage'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century.
Is cortege a noun?
- Yes, cortege is a noun.
Can cortege be used as a verb?
- No, cortege is not used as a verb.
What are synonyms for cortege?
- Some synonyms for cortege include procession, parade, convoy, retinue, entourage, column, line, train, and march.
What are antonyms for cortege?
- There aren't any commonly used antonyms for cortege.
How is cortege pronounced?
- Cortege is pronounced as kawr-tezh with the 'zh' sound similar to the 's' sound in 'measure'.
Can you provide an example sentence using cortege?
- Sure! Here's an example sentence: 'The funeral cortege made its way slowly through the streets, with mourners following behind the hearse.'
Is cortege related to cortège?
- Yes, cortege and cortège are alternate spellings of the same word.
What other words are related to cortege?
- Some related words to cortege include procession, convoy, entourage, retinue, and parade.
