Parade

Definition

Parade typically refers to a public procession of people or vehicles, often organized as a celebration or protest.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /pəˈreɪd/
• Respelling: puh-RAYD (with "puh" as in "cup," and "RAYD" as in "raid")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /pəˈreɪd/
• Respelling: puh-RAYD (similar to American English, with "puh" as in "cup," and "RAYD" as in "raid")

In both dialects, "parade" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "RAYD." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating the "RAYD" part with emphasis.

Etymology

The term "parade" originates from the French word parade, meaning "show" or "display", which in turn is derived from the Spanish parada, meaning "a stopping or halt". The Spanish term is rooted in the verb parar, "to stop or halt", from the Latin parare, meaning "to prepare or set up".

Derivatives

• Parader
• Parade-like
• Parade-goer
• Pre-parade
• Parade-worthy

Synonyms

• Procession
• Cavalcade
• March

Antonyms

• Stillness
• Standstill
• Halting

Usage

"Parade" is frequently used to describe a ceremonial procession or a celebratory march involving participants and often musical bands, floats, or displays. It can also metaphorically describe someone displaying something with pride.

Related Terms

• Carnival
• Festival
• Float
• Marching band
• Pageant

Detailed Definition

Noun

• A public procession, often including a marching band and floats, typically organized as a celebration, commemoration, or protest.
• Example: "The Thanksgiving Day parade is an annual event in New York City."

• A succession or series of people or things appearing or being displayed one after the other.
• Example: "There was a parade of witnesses testifying in the court."

Verb

• To walk or march in public in a formal or ostentatious manner.
• Example: "The soldiers paraded down the main street of the city."

• To display or exhibit, especially in a confident or ostentatious manner.
• Example: "He loved to parade his achievements in front of his colleagues."