parade
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noun \pə-ˈrād\Definition of PARADE
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
See Examples of PARADE
- the annual Thanksgiving Day parade
- After the team won the championship, the city threw a parade for them.
- The town will put on a parade.
- The marching band lined up for the homecoming parade.
Origin of PARADE
French, from Middle French, from parer to prepare — more at pare
First Known Use: circa 1656
Related to PARADE
- Synonyms
- cortege, procession
Rhymes with PARADE
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2parade
verbpa·rad·edpa·rad·ing
Definition of PARADE
transitive verb
1
: to cause to maneuver or march : marshal
2
3
: to exhibit ostentatiously
intransitive verb
1
: to march in or as if in a procession
2
Examples of PARADE
- The team and its fans paraded down the street.
- Protesters paraded in front of City Hall.
- The models paraded up and down the runway.
- She paraded around on the beach in her bikini.
- The victors paraded the prisoners through the streets.
First Known Use of PARADE
1686
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