American English

How to pronounce parade

noun · verbB1Common word
perAYD

/pʰɚˈeɪd̚/

2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

A public event in which people, vehicles, or decorated objects move along a street, often with music or special clothes.

What to listen for

In “parade,” the main stress is on the second syllable: /pʰəˈɹeɪd̚/.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A public event in which people, vehicles, or decorated objects move along a street, often with music or special clothes.

Thousands of people watched the parade.

The parade moved slowly through downtown.

Common phrases & grammar

watch a parade · join a parade · parade route · holiday parade

a parade through + place

a parade of + people/vehicles

nounless common

A large number of people or things that appear one after another.

A parade of guests arrived at the party.

The team faced a parade of difficult questions.

Common phrases & grammar

a parade of celebrities · an endless parade of problems

a parade of + plural noun

verb

To walk or move in a group as part of a public celebration or ceremony.

The children paraded through the school hall.

The soldiers paraded in front of the president.

Common phrases & grammar

parade through the streets · parade in uniform

parade through + place

parade in front of + person

verbless common

To show something in a proud or obvious way so that people notice it.

He paraded his new watch around the office.

She paraded her expensive car in front of her neighbors.

Common phrases & grammar

parade your wealth · parade around in + clothes

parade + object + around

parade + object + in front of + person

Useful expressions

on parade

Being shown publicly or taking part in a formal public procession.

The soldiers were on parade.

parade around

To move around while showing yourself or something proudly.

He paraded around in his new jacket.

Related words & forms

Before -ing, drop the final e: parading, not paradeing.