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 : exhibition
2 a : the ceremonial formation of a body of troops before a superior officer b : a place where troops assemble regularly for parade
3 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