Beauty Pageant
In short
A competition where participants are judged and ranked based on physical appearance, personality, and intelligence. While traditionally focused on looks, many modern contests also evaluate character and social impact.
In plain words
People enter a contest to be judged on how they look and how they act. Judges give scores based on things like walking, talking, and answering questions. The person with the highest score wins a title or prize.
A simple example
A contestant in a Miss Universe competition walks on stage in evening wear and then answers a question about world politics to show her intelligence.
Why it matters
These events can provide fame, scholarships, and platforms for charity work. However, they are often criticised for placing too much value on physical appearance.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse these with talent shows, which focus on specific skills like singing or dancing rather than overall presentation.