motorcade

noun

mo·​tor·​cade ˈmō-tər-ˌkād 

: a procession of motor vehicles

motorcade intransitive verb

Synonyms

• fleet
• convoy
• procession
• parade

Examples of motorcade in a Sentence

the next part of the parade was a motorcade of fire engines

Recent Examples on the Web

Funeral processions, permitted parades and official motorcades are not considered unlawful vehicle caravans under the new ordinance. —R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025

There isn’t always space for dozens of reporters to cram into every presidential setting — like inside a motorcade or aboard Air Force One — news outlets rotate the job of sending a reporter, who then shares notes and recordings with the rest of the press corps. —Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

After cruising New York’s Canyon of Heroes, his motorcade proceeded straight to the Polo Grounds to watch the Boston Braves play the New York Giants. —Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025

The three motormen had each rode in Trump’s presidential motorcades. —Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for motorcade

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
• balustrade
• barricade
• cannonade
• cavalcade
• centigrade
• chambermaid
• colonnade
• countertrade
• disobeyed

Kids Definition

motorcade

noun

mo·​tor·​cade ˈmōt-ər-ˌkād 

: a parade of motor vehicles