parade

B2
Pronunciation
/pəˈɹeɪd/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

An organized procession consisting of a series of consecutive displays, performances, exhibits, etc. displayed by moving down a street past a crowd of spectators.

Example Sentences
  • The floats and horses in the parade were impressive, but the marching bands were really amazing.
2 Definition

A procession of people moving down a street, organized to protest something.

Synonyms
demonstration march
3 Definition

Any succession, series, or display of items.

Example Sentences
  • The dinner was a parade of courses, each featuring foods more elaborate than the last.
4 Definition

A line of goslings led by one parent and often trailed by the other.

5 Definition

Pompous show; formal display or exhibition; outward show (as opposed to substance).

Synonyms
display exhibition ostentation show
6 Definition

An assembling of troops for inspection or to receive orders.

Synonyms
muster
7 Definition

Posture of defense; guard.

8 Definition

The ground where a military display is held, or where troops are drilled.

Synonyms
parade ground
9 Definition

A public walk; a promenade; now used in street names.

Example Sentences
  • He was parked on Chester Parade.
10 Definition

(collective) (uncommon) A term of venery denoting a herd of elephants on the move.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To march in or as if in a procession.

Example Sentences
  • They paraded around the field, simply to show their discipline.
2 Definition

To cause (someone) to march in or as if in a procession; to display or show (something) during a procession.

Example Sentences
  • They paraded dozens of fashions past the crowd.
3 Definition

To exhibit in a showy or ostentatious manner.

Synonyms
show off
4 Definition

To march past.

Example Sentences
  • After the field show, it is customary to parade the stands before exiting the field.
5 Definition

To march through or along; (of a vehicle) to move slowly through or along.

6 Definition

To assemble to receive orders.

7 Definition

To assemble (soldiers, sailors) for inspection, to receive orders, etc.

8 Definition

(of geese and other waterfowl) To march in a line led by one parent and often trailed by the other.