parade

pa-rade · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    A formal military assembly for inspection or display.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To walk or march in a public procession or ostentatiously.

Forms

plural: parades

Related words

See also: celebration, march, procession
Synonyms: march, pageant, procession

Etymology

From French parade, from Spanish parada (a stopping), from parar (to stop, prepare).