Meaning of the word parade in English

What does parade mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

parade

US /pəˈreɪd/

UK /pəˈreɪd/

a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event

Example:

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The city held a grand parade to celebrate the national holiday.

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Children love watching the colorful floats in the parade.

Synonym:

procession march cavalcade display spectacle

a series of people or things appearing or being displayed one after the other

Example:

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A parade of fashion models walked down the runway.

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The doctor saw a constant parade of patients throughout the day.

Synonym:

succession series line queue stream

walk or march in a procession

Example:

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The soldiers will parade through the town square.

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She loved to parade her new dress in front of everyone.

Synonym:

march process display flaunt show off

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