parade

//pəˈreɪd//
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Noun

paradeSingular
paradesPlural
1

A public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event, often featuring marching bands, floats, and performers.

We watched the parade go by on New Year's Day.

2

A formal military assembly or march for inspection or display.

The soldiers marched in the parade to celebrate the national holiday.

3

A series or succession of things or people, especially when considered as a display.

The museum displayed a parade of ancient artifacts from different civilizations.

Verb

paradeInfinitive
paradePresent tense
paradedPast tense
paradedPast participle
paradingPresent participle
paradesThird-person singular
1

To walk or march in a public procession or in a conspicuous manner.

The soldiers paraded through the streets of the city.

2

To display or show off something ostentatiously.

She paraded her new jewelry at the party.

Antonym