upper-tier ceremony
noun phraseUK /ˈʌpə tɪə ˈsɛrɪməni/
US /ˈʌpər tɪr ˈsɛrəmoʊni/
A special fancy event for the most important people in a group.
The winners walked onto the stage during the upper-tier ceremony.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The highest level of a formal event with the most honored guests.
Only the best students were invited to the upper-tier ceremony.
3. A fancy party for the leaders of a club or team.
The team captains met at the upper-tier ceremony after the game.
4. The most special part of a big celebration.
Fireworks ended the upper-tier ceremony with a bang.