PARADE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word PARADE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PARADE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Parade

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 17th century: from French, literally ‘a showing’, from Spanish parada and Italian parata, based on Latin parare ‘prepare, furnish’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pəˈreɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event

Short Definition:

public procession

Examples:
  • a St George's Day parade
  • the festival began with a parade of the competitors
Definition:

a public square or promenade

Short Definition:

public square or promenade

Examples:
  • we were walking along South Parade
Definition:

a parade ground.

Short Definition:

parade ground

Word: Parade

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: pəˈreɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of troops) assemble for a formal inspection or ceremonial occasion

Short Definition:

(of troops) assemble for parade

Examples:
  • the recruits were due to parade that day
Definition:

display (someone or something) while marching or moving around a place

Short Definition:

display while marching in public

Examples:
  • they paraded national flags

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