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."culturefestivalentertainmenttraditioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA procession of people moving down a street, organized to protest something."The labor union organized parades every Saturday to protest the company's low wages. "politicscultureeventsocietyChat 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."culturefestivalentertainmenteventtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA line of goslings led by one parent and often trailed by the other."We saw two little parades of goslings, each carefully guided across the park path by their parents. "animalnaturebiologyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePompous show; formal display or exhibition; outward show (as opposed to substance)."The company held meetings filled with enthusiastic sales projections and promises of innovation, but these were just parades designed to impress investors, with little real progress underneath. "appearanceeventcultureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn assembling of troops for inspection or to receive orders."The morning parade of the army cadets was impressive. "militarygroupeventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePosture of defense; guard."The security guard stood in parades outside the bank, watching for any suspicious activity. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe ground where a military display is held, or where troops are drilled."The new recruits practiced marching on the parades every morning. "militaryareaeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA public walk; a promenade; now used in street names."He was parked on Chester Parade."cultureentertainmentfestivaltraditioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(collective) (uncommon) A term of venery denoting a herd of elephants on the move."While uncommon today, early hunters described parades of elephants migrating across the African savanna. "animalgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo march in or as if in a procession."They paraded around the field, simply to show their discipline."culturefestivalentertainmenteventtraditionChat 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."culturefestivalentertainmenttraditioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exhibit in a showy or ostentatious manner."The student parades his new shoes around the classroom, hoping everyone will admire them. "cultureentertainmentfestivalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo march past."After the field show, it is customary to parade the stands before exiting the field."culturefestivalentertainmenttraditioneventmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo march through or along; (of a vehicle) to move slowly through or along."The marching band parades through the town square every Fourth of July. "culturefestivalentertainmenteventtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assemble to receive orders."The soldiers parade on the field every morning to receive their assignments for the day. "militaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assemble (soldiers, sailors) for inspection, to receive orders, etc."The drill sergeant parades the recruits every morning before breakfast. "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 duck parades her ducklings across the park, followed closely by the father. "animalnaturefamilyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading