Pronunciation

/ˈpærəde/

Definitions

• Noun: A public procession, usually including a marching band and often featuring decorated floats, performers, or displays of various kinds, held to celebrate a special occasion, honor a group of people, or commemorate a holiday or event. For example: “The annual Thanksgiving Day parade drew crowds from all over the city.”

Example Sentence: “The high school marching band performed in the town’s Memorial Day parade.”

• Verb: (1) To organize or take part in a parade. For example: “They will be parading through the streets tomorrow to celebrate their victory.” (2) To display or show off something or someone proudly or ostentatiously. For example: “She paraded her new dress around the party.”

Example Sentence: “The company decided to parade its latest technology at the trade fair.”

Phrases

• “Parade ground”: A large open area where military drills and parades are conducted.
• “Parade one’s knowledge”: To show off or boast about how much one knows about a particular subject.
• “March in a parade”: To participate in a parade by walking or marching along with others.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The veterans led the Fourth of July parade down Main Street.”
• Verb: “Every year, they parade their prize-winning livestock around the fairgrounds.”

Synonyms

• March
• Procession
• Pageant
• Display
• Exhibition
• Promenade
• Cavalcade