Parade - English meaning

noun

An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.

Usage examples:

There is a vast array of literature on the topic

verb

Display or arrange (things) in a particular way.

Usage examples:

The manifesto immediately divided the forces arrayed against him

noun

A large group of things or people, esp. when shown or positioned in an attractive way

Usage examples:

The airport shops offer a wide array of merchandise., a battery of cameras was arrayed before them.

noun

A wooden walkway across sand or marshy ground.

Usage examples:

The trees lined a stone walkway that lead to a wooden boardwalk.

noun

A path usually built of wooden boards near the sea, often raised above the back part of a beach

noun

A path made of wooden boards built along a beach

noun

A formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles.

Usage examples:

The royal cavalcade proceeded through the city

noun

A line of people, vehicles, horses, etc. following a particular route as part of a ceremony

noun

A formal religious or public occasion, especially one celebrating a particular event, achievement, or anniversary.

Usage examples:

The winners were presented with their prizes at a special ceremony

noun

(a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions

Usage examples:

A wedding/graduation ceremony

noun

Very formal and polite behaviour

Usage examples:

Pomp and ceremony she arrived at the airport without the pomp and ceremony that usually accompanies…

noun

An upright pillar, typically cylindrical, supporting an arch, entablature, or other structure or standing alone as a monument.

Usage examples:

A wide entrance portico of eight ionic columns

noun

A tall, vertical post used as a support for the roof of a building or for decoration

Usage examples:

A column of soldiers, a column of smoke, the article filled two columns., a column on sports, a col…

noun

A vertical block of printed text on a page of a newspaper or magazine

Usage examples:

The article appears in the second column on page two., she continued to write her column until shor…

noun

A solemn procession, especially for a funeral.

Usage examples:

A funeral cortège

noun

A slowly moving line of people or cars at a funeral

verb

Put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen.

Usage examples:

The palace used to display a series of tapestries

noun

A performance, show, or event staged for public entertainment.

Usage examples:

A display of fireworks

verb

Something intended to communicate a particular impression

noun

A long, open, level area, typically beside the sea, along which people may walk for pleasure.

Usage examples:

To begin though, i settle into a daily regime that involves nothing more challenging than a walk in…

noun

A wide level path, especially one by the sea

noun

A folder or box for holding loose papers together and in order for easy reference.

Usage examples:

A file of correspondence

verb

Place (a document) in a cabinet, box, or folder in a particular order.

Usage examples:

The contract, when signed, is filed

verb

(of a group of people) walk one behind the other, typically in an orderly and solemn manner.

Usage examples:

The mourners filed into the church

noun

One's mother.

Usage examples:

I want my ma

abbreviation

Massachusetts (in official postal use).

noun

A large enclosed shopping area from which traffic is excluded.

Usage examples:

Once your store is in every mall, how do you get more growth - especially if the chain is narrowly …

noun

A very large building or buildings containing a lot of stores and often restaurants, and usually with space around it outside for parking

Usage examples:

Judy likes to hang out at the mall with her friends.

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A large building or covered area where there are a lot of stores, restaurants, etc. close together. cars are not allowed inside a mall, but there is usually an area for them to park in outside

Usage examples:

Shoppers arrived early at the mall for the black friday sales., bangkok's modern, multi-storey mall…

verb

Walk in a military manner with a regular measured tread.

Usage examples:

Thousands marched behind the coffin

noun

An act or instance of marching.

Usage examples:

The relieving force was more than a day's march away

verb

(of a country, territory, or estate) have a common frontier with.

Usage examples:

His estate marches with yours

noun

A march of the armed forces past an officer of high rank or a king or queen

noun

A procession of motor vehicles, typically carrying and escorting a prominent person.

Usage examples:

A group of kids escorts his motorcade to the picturesque town square, where a crowd of about 100 ha…

verb

Assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle.

Usage examples:

17,000 men had been mustered on haldon hill

noun

A formal gathering of troops, especially for inspection, display, or exercise.

Usage examples:

He attended the musters, which were called to train all able-bodied men

verb

Summon up, call forth, or bring together

noun

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colourful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.

Usage examples:

They brought the history books to life at the town's pageant

noun

A show, celebration, or parade (= a large number of people walking or marching together), esp. one in which people wear special clothing or act out events from the past

Usage examples:

The miss chinatown pageant, our school held a pageant of great women., between games, the tradition…

noun

A number of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion, especially as part of a ceremony.

Usage examples:

A funeral procession

noun

A line of people, vehicles, or objects moving forward in an organized manner, esp. as part of a ceremony

Usage examples:

A funeral procession, there was tight security along the processional route.

noun

A paved public walk, typically one along the seafront at a resort.

Usage examples:

She took a shortcut along the prom

noun

A formal party held at the end of the school year for older students in high school

Usage examples:

Who are you taking to the senior/junior prom?

noun

A paved public walk, typically one along the seafront at a resort.

Usage examples:

The walk along the promenade to the more genteel frinton-on-sea is lined with beach huts, and the w…

verb

Archaic term for prom (sense 2 of the noun).

noun

A wide path for walking on, esp. one built next to a sea, lake, or river

Usage examples:

We strolled along the promenade.

noun

A formal assessment of something with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

A comprehensive review of uk defence policy

verb

Assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.

Usage examples:

The home secretary was called on to review britain's gun laws

verb

Look at again; examine again

noun

A visually striking performance or display.

Usage examples:

The acrobatic feats make a good spectacle

noun

An unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention

Usage examples:

An amazing/terrible spectacle, the trial became a public spectacle., she made a spectacle of hersel…

noun

An evening drum or bugle signal recalling soldiers to their quarters.

Usage examples:

A military tattoo takes place with clockwork precision

verb

Mark (a part of the body) with an indelible design by inserting pigment into punctures in the skin.

Usage examples:

His cheek was tattooed with a winged fist

noun

A design made by tattooing.

Usage examples:

They were muscle-bound men covered in scars and tattoos

verb

Teach (a person or animal) a particular skill or type of behaviour through practice and instruction over a period of time.

Usage examples:

The scheme trains people for promotion

noun

A series of connected railway carriages or wagons moved by a locomotive or by integral motors.

Usage examples:

A freight train

verb

Educate for a future role or function

verb

Move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.

Usage examples:

I walked across the lawn

noun

(of a batsman) leave the field without waiting to be given out by the umpire.

Use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

noun

A passage or path for walking along, especially a raised passageway connecting different sections of a building or a wide path in a park or garden.

Usage examples:

Six local organisations say the scheme will ruin leafy cycle and walkways along the east lancashire…

noun

A passage or path, especially one that is covered or raised above the ground