n. 1 procession, march, train, file, promenade, cortège, column; entourage They held a parade to celebrate the soldiers' safe return from the war 2 exhibition, (ostentatious) display, show, spectacle, array, pomp, splash She often makes a parade of her knowledge of architecture 3 promenade, walk, (pedestrian) way, mall, esplanade Let's meet in the Parade when you have finished shopping
v. 4 march, pass in review, promenade, walk, file The generals saluted smartly as the troops paraded past 5 strut, flaunt, show (off), brandish, wave, vaunt, display, air: Why does he feel it necessary to parade every new girlfriend in front of all the neighbours?