Parade — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /pə-ˈrād/ pa·rade

Meaning & Definition of Parade

Parade (noun)

  1. a public procession usually to mark a holiday or event; especially, one involving many different people or groups who travel down a street usually on foot or in vehicles (such as floats)
  2. a usually long series of people or things
  3. the ceremonial formation of a body of troops before a superior officer

Parade (verb)

  1. to cause to maneuver or march, marshal
  2. promenade
  3. to exhibit ostentatiously

Parade (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way

    "a Fourth of July parade"

    similar: cortege, procession
    related: progress, callithump, column, line, string, train

Parade (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group

    "the marching band paraded past jubilant crowds"

    similar: file, march, pace, stride
    related: goose-step, perambulate, step, traipse, tread, hike, tramp, lumber, plod, stamp, stomp, trudge
    near: amble, meander, ramble, stroll, wander

  2. to present so as to invite notice or attention

    "intends to parade her expensive new dress at the party"

    similar: display, disport, exhibit, expose, flash, flaunt, lay out, produce, show, show off, sport, strut, unveil
    related: brandish, flourish, wave, advertise, air, announce, blaze, broadcast, herald, placard, post, proclaim, publicize, sound, trumpet, divulge, talk (about), tell (of), bare, discover, reveal, uncloak, uncover, unmask
    near: camouflage, disguise, mask, conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, obscure, occlude, occult, shroud, veil

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Parade

The most common words with a similar meaning to Parade:

cortege, procession, file, march, pace, stride, display, disport, exhibit, expose, flash, flaunt, lay out, produce, show, show off, sport, strut, unveil

Related Words for Parade

progress, callithump, column, line, string, train, goose-step, perambulate, step, traipse, tread, hike, tramp, lumber, plod, stamp, stomp, trudge, brandish, flourish, wave, advertise, air, announce, blaze, broadcast, herald, placard, post, proclaim

Near Antonyms of Parade

amble, meander, ramble, stroll, wander, camouflage, disguise, mask, conceal, cover, curtain, enshroud, hide, obscure, occlude, occult, shroud, veil

Word Forms of Parade

Inflections: parades, paraded, parading

Derived words: parader (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Parade

borrowed from French, "show, display (of an object to demonstrate its value), show of military force, cavalry procession," going back to Middle French, from parer "to prepare, adorn, dress (a person) with care" (going back to Old French) + -ade -ade pare

First known use: 1649

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Parade

Words & Phrases Containing Parade

parade ground(s), hit parade, identification parade, identity parade, on parade, rain on someone's parade, ticker-tape parade

Frequently Asked Questions about Parade

What does "Parade" mean?

"Parade" means a public procession usually to mark a holiday or event; especially, one involving many different people or groups who travel down a street usually on foot or in vehicles (such as floats). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a public procession usually to mark a holiday or event; especially, one involving many different people or groups who travel down a street usually on foot or in vehicles (such as floats). It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Parade"?

Other words for "Parade" include cortege, procession, file, march, pace, stride, display and disport. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Parade" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Parade"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Parade". Common alternatives include cortege, procession, file, march, pace, stride, display, disport, exhibit and expose.

How do you use "Parade" in a sentence?

Examples of "Parade" in a sentence: "a Fourth of July parade"; "the marching band paraded past jubilant crowds"; "intends to parade her expensive new dress at the party".

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

"Parade" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

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

As a B2-level word, "Parade" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Parade"?

"Parade" is pronounced /pə-ˈrād/ and divided into syllables as pa·rade.

What is the origin of the word "Parade"?

"Parade" comes from borrowed from French, "show, display (of an object to demonstrate its value), show of military force, cavalry procession," going back to Middle French, from parer "to prepare, adorn, dress (a person) with care" (going back to Old French) + -ade -ade pare. First known use: 1649.