nounπShareAn 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."culturefestivalentertainmenteventtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA procession of people moving down a street, organized to protest something."The students' parade protested the school's new uniform policy. "politicsculturesocietyeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny succession, series, or display of items."The dinner was a parade of courses, each featuring foods more elaborate than the last."eventcultureentertainmenttraditionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA line of goslings led by one parent and often trailed by the other."The gosling parade, led by a mother goose, waddled across the field. "animalnaturebiologyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePompous show; formal display or exhibition; outward show (as opposed to substance)."The school's graduation ceremony was a parade of expensive clothes and elaborate hairstyles, but lacked any real substance about the students' accomplishments. "appearanceeventcultureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn assembling of troops for inspection or to receive orders."The army held a parade to show their strength and receive the general's orders. "militarygroupeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePosture of defense; guard."The soldier held a defensive parade, his body angled slightly to the side, ready to react to any threat. "militaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe ground where a military display is held, or where troops are drilled."The army held their annual maneuvers on the parade ground. "militaryareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA public walk; a promenade; now used in street names."He was parked on Chester Parade."culturefestivalentertainmenttraditioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(collective) (uncommon) A term of venery denoting a herd of elephants on the move."The park ranger spotted a large parade of elephants moving through the jungle. "animalgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo march in or as if in a procession."They paraded around the field, simply to show their discipline."culturefestivalentertainmenteventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."culturefestivalentertainmenttraditioneventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exhibit in a showy or ostentatious manner."The student proudly paraded his new bicycle around the schoolyard. "appearanceentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo march past."After the field show, it is customary to parade the stands before exiting the field."cultureevententertainmentactionmilitaryfestivalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo march through or along; (of a vehicle) to move slowly through or along."The children's school parade moved slowly down Main Street. "culturefestivaleventactionvehicleentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assemble to receive orders."The soldiers paraded in front of the general to receive their marching orders. "militaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assemble (soldiers, sailors) for inspection, to receive orders, etc."The army will parade at dawn to receive their new training orders. "militaryactiongroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of geese and other waterfowl) To march in a line led by one parent and often trailed by the other."The mother goose paraded her goslings across the lawn, the father goose bringing up the rear. "animalnaturebirdbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
