PARADE


Meaning of PARADE in English

n. & v.

--n.

1. a a formal or ceremonial muster of troops for inspection. b parade-ground.

2 a public procession.

3 ostentatious display (made a parade of their wealth).

4 a public square, promenade, or row of shops.

--v.

1. intr. assemble for parade.

2 a tr. march through (streets etc.) in procession. b intr. march ceremonially.

3 tr. display ostentatiously.

Phrases and idioms:

on parade

1. taking part in a parade.

2 on display. parade-ground a place for the muster of troops.

Derivatives:

parader n.

Etymology: F, show, f. Sp. parada and It. parata ult. f. L parare prepare, furnish

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.