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Definition of motorcade

motorcade

/ˈmoʊtərˌkeɪd/
mo · tor · cade
Plural:motorcades
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Past Simple:motorcaded
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Past Participle:motorcaded
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Present Participle:motorcading
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motorcade Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A procession of motor vehicles, typically accompanying a visiting dignitary, head of state, or other prominent public figure for ceremonial or security purposes.

Example

"Traffic along the main avenue was temporarily halted as the presidential motorcade passed through the city."

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• verb

1

To travel in or escort someone by means of a ceremonial or official procession of motor vehicles.

Example

"The visiting delegation motorcaded from the international airport directly to the state capitol."

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• Nearby Words

motorboat
motorboater
motorboating
motorcade
motorcar
motorcoach
motorcycle

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English around 1912 as a blend of 'motor' (short for 'motorcar') and the suffix '-cade', abstracted from 'cavalcade' (a procession of riders on horseback).

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