English

Etymology

Noun

1. An organized procession consisting of a series of consecutive displays, performances, exhibits, etc. displayed by moving down a street past a crowd.

   The floats and horses in the parade were impressive, but the marching bands were really amazing.

2. Any succession, series, or display of items.

   The dinner was a parade of courses, each featuring foods more elaborate than the last.

3. A line of goslings lead by one parent and often trailed by the other.
4. A street, avenue or road.

   He was parked on Chester Parade.

Verb

1. To march or to display

   They paraded around the field, simply to show their discipline.

2. To display or show

   They paraded dozens of fashions past the crowd.

3. To march past

   After the field show, it is customary to parade the stands before exiting the field.