parades
/pəˈɹeɪdz/IPA: /P ER0 EY1 D Z/
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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.
“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.
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Any succession, series, or display of items.
“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).
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An assembling of troops for inspection or to receive orders.
syn:muster - 7
Posture of defense; guard.
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The ground where a military display is held, or where troops are drilled.
syn:parade ground - 9
A public walk; a promenade; now used in street names.
“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.
“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.
“They paraded dozens of fashions past the crowd.”
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To exhibit in a showy or ostentatious manner.
syn:show off - 4
To march past.
“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.
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