Word
motorcade
Phoneticsmo·tor·cade, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmoʊtɝˌkeɪd/
UK/mˈəʊtəkˌeɪd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a group of vehicles that travel together, usually to protect or follow a very important person. You often see these when a leader or celebrity is moving through a city.
n. a procession of vehicles, typically motor vehicles, traveling together for the purpose of escorting or protecting a person of high status. Often used in the context of political or celebrity security.
Examples
“The motorcade arrived at the hotel in the middle of the night.”
“A large motorcade of black SUVs and police cars escorted the president through the crowded city streets.”
“The security detail was extensive, with a motorcade stretching for several blocks to ensure the dignitary's safety during the high-profile international summit.”
Examples
simple
“The motorcade arrived at the hotel in the middle of the night.”
contextual
“A large motorcade of black SUVs and police cars escorted the president through the crowded city streets.”
complex
“The security detail was extensive, with a motorcade stretching for several blocks to ensure the dignitary's safety during the high-profile international summit.”
Real-World Examples
“Around an hour before kick-off, after City’s coach was whisked up to the ground with its police motorcade, the visiting supporters were given their own escort across Stanley Park.” “But the Bolsonaros still enjoy abundant support, and that devotion was visible as Flávio Bolsonaro’s motorcade crept towards the high street where his father was ambushed eight years ago.” Etymology
Blend of motor + cavalcade.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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