parade

Meanings

• noun

  A procession of people, vehicles, animals, bands, etc., often in costumes or uniforms, typically a festive occasion.

  - "The annual Mardi Gras parade attracts thousands of visitors."
  - "The soldiers marched in formation during the victory parade."

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Pronunciation

1. /pəˈɹeɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=205434"

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Synonyms

demonstration , march , display , exhibition , ostentation , show , muster , parade ground , show off

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parade
mardi gras , paraphernalia , savasana

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Variants

List of all variants of parade that leads to same result
parade , parade of shops , parades , paraded , parader , paraders , parading , parade ground , parade ground(s) , parade grounds , hit parade , hit parades , identification parade , identity parade , on parade , rain on someone's parade , ticker-tape parade

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a journey on foot'. From Old French parade, from parer 'prepare, equip'.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest Mardi Gras parade, held in New Orleans, USA, can last up to 12 hours.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'parade' in English was in 1430.

3. The annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, USA, is the oldest continuous parade in the United States, dating back to 1890.

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Related Concepts

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1. Procession: A parade is a type of procession, but it usually involves more spectacle and entertainment.

2. Carnival: Many parades are part of carnival celebrations, which often include masquerades, feasting, and revelry.

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Culture

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Parades have been a part of human culture since ancient times, serving various purposes such as religious celebrations, military victories, or civic events. They often involve music, dancing, and elaborate costumes.

How to Memorize "parade"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large crowd lining the streets, cheering and waving as colorful floats pass by, filled with people in costumes and throwing beads and candy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parade' with the idea of a festive celebration or a public display of some kind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P-A-R-A-D-E to remember the definition: Procession, Announce, Revel, Assemble, Display, Entertain.

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