Definition of parade
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a pompous show : exhibition
2a
: the ceremonial formation of a body of troops before a superior officer
b
: a place where troops assemble regularly for parade
3a
: an informal procession
b
: a public procession
c
: a usually lengthy array or succession
a parade of visitors
4a
: a place for strolling
b
: those who promenade
parade
verb
paraded; parading
Definition of parade (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to march in or as if in a procession
2
: promenade
3a
: show off
b
: masquerade
myths which parade as modern science— M. R. Cohen
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The first known use of parade was circa 1656
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