pa|rade

pa|rade «puh RAYD», noun, verb, -rad|ed, -rad|ing.

–n.

1. a march for display; procession: »

Thanksgiving Day parade, the Columbus Day parade.

2. a group of people walking for display or pleasure: »

the Easter parade on Fifth Avenue after church services.

3. British. a place where people walk for display or pleasure; public promenade.

4. a great show or display: »

A modest man will not make a parade of his wealth.

5. a military display or review of troops: »

A parade of troops passed in review.

6. a) a place used for the regular parade of troops: »

The soldiers stood at attention on the parade.

b) the level, open space within the walls of a fortification.

7. Fencing. a parry: »

He was an admirable swordsman. His parade and riposte were as quick as lightning (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle).

–v.t.

1. to march through in procession or with display: »

The circus performers and animals paraded the streets.

2. Figurative. to make a show or display of: »

to parade one's wealth.

SYNONYM(S): display, flaunt.

3. to assemble (troops) for review, ceremony, or inspection.

4. to march (a person) up and down or through the streets either for show or to expose him to contempt.

–v.i.

1. to march in procession; walk proudly as if in a parade: »

The haughty lady paraded by, looking neither to the right nor the left.

2. to come together in military order for review, ceremony, or inspection: »

We paraded for marching…and set off with two manacled prisoners…before us (T. A. Baggs).

╂[< French parade (originally) checking (a horse) in maneuvers < Spanish parada < parar to check; dispose in position < Latin parāre prepare; influenced by French parer arrange, deck elegantly]