Public ceremony.

Meaning: This means that the event is open to the public and is a formal occasion. It's like saying, The knight was honored in a formal public ceremony.

Choice of Words: Public is an adjective that means open to or involving all the people. Ceremony is a noun that means a formal event or series of actions performed for a special occasion. When you put them together, "Public ceremony" means that the event is open to the public and is a formal occasion.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Polite people don't talk loudly in public places.
• The library's computers were available for public use.
• The library also has computers and printers for public use.
• Consider others when speaking in public.
• Taxes are used to fund public services.
• Police officers protect the public.
• Wear mask in public places.