parade
/pəˈɹeɪd/
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a public event where people walk or ride in a line to celebrate something, often with music and costumes.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English📰News & Media
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Are you going to watch the Thanksgiving parade downtown?”
“The parade was amazing — there were giant balloons and marching bands.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An organized procession consisting of a series of consecutive displays, performances, exhibits, etc. displayed by moving down a street past a crowd of spectators.
“The floats and horses in the parade were impressive, but the marching bands were really amazing.”
Related Words
Synonyms:
marchprocessioncavalcade
Word Family:
paradedparadingparades