Main Entry:

¹pa·rade

Pronunciation:

\pə-ˈrād\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

French, from Middle French, from parer to prepare — more at pare

Date:

circa 1656

1: a pompous show : exhibition2 a: the ceremonial formation of a body of troops before a superior officer b: a place where troops assemble regularly for parade3 a: an informal procession b: a public procession c: a usually lengthy array or succession <a parade of visitors>4 a: a place for strolling b: those who promenade