Cavalcade — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌka-vəl-ˈkād/ cav·al·cade

Meaning & Definition of Cavalcade

Cavalcade (noun)

  1. a procession of riders or carriages
  2. a procession of vehicles or ships
  3. a dramatic sequence or procession, series

Cavalcade (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management

    "the longest cavalcade of floats in the history of the parade"

    similar: armada, caravan, fleet, line, motorcade, train
    related: argosy, convoy, flotilla, navy, column, cortege, parade, procession

  2. a staged presentation often with music that consists of a procession of narrated or enacted scenes

    "a cavalcade presenting major events in the town's history"

    similar: pageant
    related: tableau, kaleidoscope, montage, panorama, drama, dramatization, play, demonstration, performance, presentation, production, exhibition, extravaganza, show, spectacle, parade, procession, progress

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cavalcade

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cavalcade:

armada, caravan, fleet, line, motorcade, train, pageant

Related Words for Cavalcade

argosy, convoy, flotilla, navy, column, cortege, parade, procession, tableau, kaleidoscope, montage, panorama, drama, dramatization, play, demonstration, performance, presentation, production, exhibition, extravaganza, show, spectacle, progress

Origin & Etymology of Cavalcade

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, probably borrowed from Italian cavalcata "journey made by horse, group riding horseback, procession of riders accompanying a distinguished person, or formed on the occasion of a ceremony," from cavalcare "to ride horseback" (going back to Late Latin caballicāre, from Latin caballus "work horse, gelding" + Latin -icāre, verb formative) + -ata, suffix of action and result; caballus, of obscure origin, perhaps a loanword from a language of the Balkans or Anatolia -ade

First known use: 1644

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cavalcade

What does "Cavalcade" mean?

"Cavalcade" means a procession of riders or carriages. As a noun, it is defined as: a procession of riders or carriages. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Cavalcade"?

Other words for "Cavalcade" include armada, caravan, fleet, line, motorcade, train and pageant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cavalcade" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cavalcade"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cavalcade". Common alternatives include armada, caravan, fleet, line, motorcade, train and pageant.

How do you use "Cavalcade" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cavalcade" in a sentence: "the longest cavalcade of floats in the history of the parade"; "a cavalcade presenting major events in the town's history".

Is "Cavalcade" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cavalcade" is a noun.

Is "Cavalcade" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Cavalcade" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Cavalcade"?

"Cavalcade" is pronounced /ˌka-vəl-ˈkād/ and divided into syllables as cav·al·cade.

What is the origin of the word "Cavalcade"?

"Cavalcade" comes from borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, probably borrowed from Italian cavalcata "journey made by horse, group riding horseback, procession of riders accompanying a distinguished person, or formed on the occasion of a ceremony," from cavalcare "to ride horseback" (going back to Late Latin caballicāre, from Latin caballus "work horse, gelding" + Latin -icāre, verb formative) + -ata, suffix of action and result; caballus, of obscure origin, perhaps a loanword from a language of the Balkans or Anatolia -ade. First known use: 1644.