Parade Definition & Meaning

parade
noun
  1. a ceremonial procession including people marching
  2. an extended (often showy) succession of persons or things; "a parade of strollers on the mall"; "a parade of witnesses"
  3. a visible display; "she made a parade of her sorrows"
verb
  1. walk ostentatiously; "She parades her new husband around town"
  2. march in a procession; "the veterans paraded down the street"

"Parade" in song lyrics

See how parade is used in real songs:

  • "Head high hearts humble righteous men don't parade"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — The Plannit
  • "I be the storm that rains on your parade"
    The 49ers — Fort Knocks
  • "And a team of armored knights on the war parade"
    4th Disciple f/ ShoGun Assason — Who's Eyez Can See

Usage tips for "parade"

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