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Meaning of parades

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

parades

Pronunciation:/pəˈɹeɪdz/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

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

    Synonyms:demonstrationmarch
  3. Any succession, series, or display of items.

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

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

verb

Definitions

  1. To march in or as if in a procession.

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

  2. 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.

  3. To exhibit in a showy or ostentatious manner.

    Synonyms:show off
  4. To march past.

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