parade
parade Lexical Profile
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• noun
A public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event and including marching bands and floats.
"Thousands of spectators lined the main avenue to watch the annual Thanksgiving Day parade."
An ostentatious display or exhibition of a quality, achievement, or possession.
"Critics dismissed the ceremony as a mere parade of wealth and self-importance."
A formal assembly of troops for inspection or ceremonial drill.
"The regiment stood at attention on the grounds during the morning inspection parade."
British A public square, promenade, or stretch of street with a row of local shops.
"They took a leisurely evening stroll along the seafront parade before stopping at a café."
• verb
To walk or march in a public procession or in an ostentatious, attention-seeking manner.
"Musicians in bright uniforms paraded through the town center to celebrate the festival."
To display someone or something openly and ostentatiously in order to impress others or attract attention.
"The championship team paraded the trophy around the stadium to the cheers of their fans."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French parade, meaning 'a display' or 'a halt on horseback', which came via Spanish parada or Italian parata from the Latin verb parare ('to prepare, furnish, or adorn').