■ noun
1》 a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event.
2》 a formal march or gathering of troops for inspection or display.
3》 a series or succession: a ~ of celebrities trooped on to his show.
4》 a boastful or ostentatious display.
5》 Brit. a public square, promenade, or row of shops.
■ verb
1》 walk, march, or display in a ~.
2》 display (something) publicly in order to impress or attract attention: he ~d his knowledge.
3》 ( ~ as ) masquerade as.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
C17: from Fr., lit. 'a showing', from Sp. parada and Ital. parata , based on L. parare 'prepare'.