parade
Translation
parade, procession, march
Examples
We watched the holiday parade downtown.
We watched the holiday parade downtown.
The soldiers were on parade for the inspection.
The soldiers were on parade for the inspection.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) parade of (sth.) a public procession We saw a parade of classic cars.
Similar Words
Synonyms: procession, march, cavalcade
Etymology
From French 'parade', originally meaning a showy display or preparation, from Spanish 'parada' (a halt).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pair' of people marching side-by-side in a parade.