PARADE

/pə'reid/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A public procession: A formal, organized march of people, often including bands, vehicles, or military units, moving along a public route, typically to celebrate an event or commemorate an occasion.
    • A visible or ostentatious display: A deliberate or showy exhibition of something, such as feelings, wealth, or knowledge, intended to attract attention.
    • A continuous series or succession: A long, often impressive, line or sequence of people or things.

  2. Verb:

    • To march or walk in a public procession: To take part in a formal parade.
    • To walk ostentatiously; to show off: To display someone or something publicly in a way intended to attract notice and admiration.
Examples

  • Noun:

    • The town held a parade for the national holiday.
    • She made a parade of her expensive jewelry at the party.
    • The witness stand saw a parade of experts giving conflicting testimony.

  • Verb:

    • The soldiers will parade through the city center.
    • He loves to parade his new car in front of his neighbors.
Advanced Usage

  • On parade: On display or being shown publicly, often in a formal or organized manner.

    • The latest military hardware was on parade for the visiting dignitaries.

  • To rain on someone's parade: To spoil someone's plans or dampen their enthusiasm.

    • I hate to rain on your parade, but the event has been canceled.
Variants and Related Words
  • Parade ground (n): A large, open area used for military parades and drills.
  • Parader (n): A person who parades.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Procession, march, cavalcade, spectacle, exhibition, display.
  • Verb: March, process, strut, flaunt, show off, exhibit.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its meanings are typically expressed through the base verb.)

Related Idioms
  • Hit parade: A list of the most popular songs at a given time.
    • That song is number one on the hit parade this week.
Noun
  1. a visible display
    • she made a parade of her sorrows
  2. an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things
    • a parade of strollers on the mall
    • a parade of witnesses
  3. a ceremonial procession including people marching
Verb
  1. march in a procession
    • the veterans paraded down the street
  2. walk ostentatiously
    • She parades her new husband around town

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