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Definition of cavalcade

cavalcade

/ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/
cav · al · cade
Plural:cavalcades
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cavalcade Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A formal procession of people riding on horseback, in horse-drawn carriages, or in motor vehicles.

Example

"Thousands of spectators lined the main avenue to watch the royal cavalcade pass through the city center."

2

A dramatic, notable, or continuous succession of events, scenes, or people.

Example

"The documentary presented a fascinating cavalcade of historical milestones from the twentieth century."

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• Rhymes for cavalcade

• Nearby Words

cautiousness
cauvery
cava
cavalcade
cavalier
cavalierly
cavalierness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French cavalcade, from Italian cavalcata ('a troop of horsemen'), ultimately derived from Late Latin caballicare ('to ride on horseback') and Latin caballus ('horse').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cavalcade. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cavalcade
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