Word Finder - parades

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An organized procession consisting of a series of consecutive displays, performances, exhibits, etc. displayed by moving down a street past a crowd of spectators.

example

The floats and horses in the parade were impressive, but the marching bands were really amazing.

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A procession of people moving down a street, organized to protest something.

synonyms

• demonstration
• march

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Any succession, series, or display of items.

example

The dinner was a parade of courses, each featuring foods more elaborate than the last.

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A line of goslings led by one parent and often trailed by the other.

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Pompous show; formal display or exhibition; outward show (as opposed to substance).

synonyms

• display
• exhibition
• ostentation
• show

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An assembling of troops for inspection or to receive orders.

synonyms

• muster

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Posture of defense; guard.

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The ground where a military display is held, or where troops are drilled.

synonyms

• parade ground

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A public walk; a promenade; now used in street names.

example

He was parked on Chester Parade.

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(collective) (uncommon) A term of venery denoting a herd of elephants on the move.

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To march in or as if in a procession.

example

They paraded around the field, simply to show their discipline.

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To cause (someone) to march in or as if in a procession; to display or show (something) during a procession.

example

They paraded dozens of fashions past the crowd.

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To exhibit in a showy or ostentatious manner.

synonyms

• show off

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To march past.

example

After the field show, it is customary to parade the stands before exiting the field.

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To march through or along; (of a vehicle) to move slowly through or along.

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To assemble to receive orders.

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To assemble (soldiers, sailors) for inspection, to receive orders, etc.

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(of geese and other waterfowl) To march in a line led by one parent and often trailed by the other.