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Parade

/pəˈɹeɪd/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Parade"

noun

1
An organized procession consisting of a series of consecutive displays, performances, exhibits, etc. displayed by moving down a street past a crowd of spectators.
"The floats and horses in the parade were impressive, but the marching bands were really amazing."
2
A procession of people moving down a street, organized to protest something.
3
Any succession, series, or display of items.
"The dinner was a parade of courses, each featuring foods more elaborate than the last."
4
A line of goslings led by one parent and often trailed by the other.

verb

1
To march in or as if in a procession.
"They paraded around the field, simply to show their discipline."
2
To cause (someone) to march in or as if in a procession; to display or show (something) during a procession.
"They paraded dozens of fashions past the crowd."
3
To exhibit in a showy or ostentatious manner.
4
To march past.
"After the field show, it is customary to parade the stands before exiting the field."

🔄 Synonyms of "Parade"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
exhibitverb	(transitive) To display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.
promenadenoun	A walk taken for pleasure, display, or exercise; a stroll.
troopnoun	(chiefly in the plural) A group of soldiers; military forces.
marchnoun	A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Parade"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
marchnoun	A formal, rhythmic way of walking, used especially by soldiers, by bands, and in ceremonies.
troopnoun	(chiefly in the plural) A group of soldiers; military forces.
exhibitnoun	An instance of exhibiting.
promenadenoun	A walk taken for pleasure, display, or exercise; a stroll.
processionnoun	A group of people or things moving along in an orderly, stately, or solemn manner; a train of persons advancing in order; a retinue.
musternoun	(military) An assembling or review of troops, as for parade, verification of numbers, inspection, exercise, or introduction into service.
pilgrimagenoun	A journey made to a sacred place, or a religious journey.
stopped	(more generally) In the state resulting from having stopped.
motorcadenoun	A procession of cars carrying VIPs, especially political figures.
rallynoun	A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.
collectionnoun	A set of items or amount of material procured, gathered or presented together.
passnoun	An opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise impracticable barrier such as a mountain range; a passageway; a defile; a ford.
supplynoun	(countable) An amount of something supplied.
meetingnoun	A gathering of persons for a purpose; an assembly.
gatheringnoun	A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.
wheelnoun	A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
formationnoun	The act of assembling a group or structure. [from 14th c.]
crowdnoun	A group of people congregated or collected into a close body without order.
tyrenoun	The ring-shaped protective covering around a wheel which is usually made of rubber or plastic composite and is either pneumatic or solid.
exponoun	An exposition (type of public exhibition).