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1.nounAn 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."
2.nounA procession of people moving down a street, organized to protest something.
3.nounAny succession, series, or display of items."The dinner was a parade of courses, each featuring foods more elaborate than the last."
4.nounA line of goslings led by one parent and often trailed by the other.
5.nounPompous show; formal display or exhibition; outward show (as opposed to substance).
6.nounAn assembling of troops for inspection or to receive orders.
7.nounPosture of defense; guard.
8.nounThe ground where a military display is held, or where troops are drilled.
9.nounA public walk; a promenade; now used in street names."He was parked on Chester Parade."
10.noun(collective) (uncommon) A term of venery denoting a herd of elephants on the move.
11.verbTo march in or as if in a procession."They paraded around the field, simply to show their discipline."
12.verbTo cause (someone) to march in or as if in a procession; to display or show (something) during a procession."They paraded dozens of fashions past the crowd."
13.verbTo exhibit in a showy or ostentatious manner.
14.verbTo march past."After the field show, it is customary to parade the stands before exiting the field."
15.verbTo march through or along; (of a vehicle) to move slowly through or along.
16.verbTo assemble to receive orders.
17.verbTo assemble (soldiers, sailors) for inspection, to receive orders, etc.
18.verb(of geese and other waterfowl) To march in a line led by one parent and often trailed by the other.