parade

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Military Formal

n. a formal gathering of soldiers for inspection or to show their skills.

n. a formal assembly of troops for inspection, exercise, or display.

“The soldiers stood perfectly still during the morning parade.”

“The regiment assembled on the parade ground at dawn, awaiting the arrival of the commanding officer for the annual inspection.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. a row of shops or stores built together in a line.

n. a row of shops or commercial premises, often with a consistent architectural style.

“There is a small parade of shops near the station where you can buy a newspaper.”

“The local parade includes a traditional butcher, a small post office, and a newly opened organic café that attracts the weekend crowds.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to walk in a formal way or as part of a public celebration.

v. to march in a procession or to walk in a formal, public manner.

“The winning team paraded through the streets with their trophy.”

“The graduates paraded into the hall, their colourful academic gowns flowing behind them as the orchestra played the processional music.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to show something or someone in a way that makes people notice and admire them.

v. to display something or someone ostentatiously in order to attract attention or admiration.

“She paraded her new diamond ring in front of all her friends.”

“The company paraded its latest technological innovations at the trade fair, hoping to secure investment for the upcoming fiscal year.”