parade
/pəˈɹeɪd/ noun B2- Synonym of military parade: A show of troops, an assembly of troops as a show of force, to receive orders, or especially for inspection at set times.
- A public procession, especially one commemorating a holiday or special event or (dated) in protest. · Thanksgiving Day parade· Mummers Parade
- Synonym of gaggle: A group of geese when on the move, particularly a line of goslings shepherded by one or more adults.
- Synonym of herd: A group of elephants when on the move.
- Synonym of parade ground: A place specially designated for such displays or for practicing close-order drills.
- Synonym of promenade: A route, street, or square frequented by pedestrians or formerly used for military parades.
- Synonym of road, used in place names. · His shop is located in Chester Pde.
- The people who make up such a display, particularly
Plural parades
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## LOST ON DRESS PARADE
Up Broadway Chandler moved with the vespertine dress parade.
He walked proudly through the center of the city in a parade.
The pilothouse afforded him an unparalleled vantage point to study this colorful parade of humanity, providing a rich repository of personalities for his future fiction.
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