Parade

English Meaning

The ground where a military display is held, or where troops are drilled.

1. An organized public procession on a festive or ceremonial occasion.
2. The participants in such a procession.
3. A regular place of assembly for reviews of troops. Also called parade ground.
4. A ceremonial review of troops.
5. The troops taking part in such a review.
6. A line or extended group of moving persons or things: a parade of strollers on the mall.
7. An extended, usually showy succession: a parade of fads and styles.
8. An ostentatious show; an exhibition: make a parade of one's talents. See Synonyms at display.
9. A public square or promenade.
10. To take part in a parade; march in a public procession: The circus performers and animals paraded down Main Street.
11. To assemble for a ceremonial military review or other exercise.
12. To stroll in public, especially so as to be seen; promenade.
13. To behave so as to attract attention; show off.
14. To cause to take part in a parade: paraded the floats past city hall.
15. To assemble (troops) for a ceremonial review.
16. To march or walk through or around: parade the campus.
17. To exhibit ostentatiously; flaunt: paraded their wealth. See Synonyms at show.