noun

motorcade

moh-tuh-KAYD

Motorcade (noun) means a procession of vehicles, especially one escorting an important person. Example: “The presidential motorcade slowed as it passed the crowds.”

noun

A procession of vehicles, especially one escorting an important person.

"The presidential motorcade slowed as it passed the crowds."

"Police closed several streets for the royal motorcade."

How to use motorcade

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA line of cars travelling together, usually for a VIP or official event.

Common pairings

presidential motorcade wedding motorcade

Word forms

motorcaded past tense, motorcades plural, motorcades singular

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Etymology

A blend of motor and cavalcade.

Rhymes for motorcade

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Frequently asked questions

What does “motorcade” mean?

The word “motorcade” means a procession of vehicles, especially one escorting an important person. In plain terms, a line of cars travelling together, usually for a VIP or official event.

How do you pronounce “motorcade”?

“Motorcade” is pronounced moh-tuh-KAYD (/ˌməʊtə(ɹ)ˈkeɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “motorcade” in a sentence?

Here is “motorcade” used in a sentence: “The presidential motorcade slowed as it passed the crowds.”

What part of speech is “motorcade”?

“Motorcade” is a noun.