parade

The word “parade” means a public procession, often celebratory, held to mark an occasion. In plain terms, a public procession, or to march/show something off in an obvious way.

“Parade” is pronounced puh-RAYD (/pəˈɹeɪd/ in IPA).

Here is “parade” used in a sentence: “Thousands lined the streets for the annual carnival parade.”

Depending on how it is used, “parade” can be a noun and a verb.

The word “parade” comes from French. From French parade ("display, military review"), from parer ("to prepare, adorn") — a doublet of "pare.".

“Parade” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

“Parade” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a public procession, often celebratory, held to mark an occasion.

A parade is a public procession, often celebratory, held to mark an occasion. A procession is any group moving forward in an orderly line, which may be solemn, such as a funeral procession, rather than festive.

As a verb, 'parade' means to march, or to march something, in a public and often showy display, as in 'the winners paraded through town.' It can carry a sense of showing off, as in 'parading their wealth.'

A parade is usually festive or ceremonial and meant to be watched, while a march often has a purpose such as protest or military movement. A march emphasizes organized walking, whereas a parade emphasizes public display.

Common examples include holiday parades, victory parades, and military parades, all held to mark an occasion. In figurative use, 'parade' can also describe any showy display, as in 'a parade of excuses.'