parading

To parade is to walk or march in a way that is intended to show off your strength or power. The soldiers were parading through the town to show off their military might.

  • The parade was very impressive, and it showed off the city's military might.

  • The parade was a way to show off the new uniforms that the school was going to be wearing.

Definition of parading

verb

To march in or as if in a procession.

verb

To cause (someone) to march in or as if in a procession; to display or show (something) during a procession.

verb

To exhibit in a showy or ostentatious manner.

Synonyms:

show off

verb

To march past.

verb

To march through or along; (of a vehicle) to move slowly through or along.

verb

To assemble to receive orders.

verb

To assemble (soldiers, sailors) for inspection, to receive orders, etc.

verb

(of geese and other waterfowl) To march in a line led by one parent and often trailed by the other.

noun

The act of one who parades.

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Example Sentences for parading

  • 1

    The centrepiece of the festival is a parade on the Sunday.

  • 2

    The parade ends at the site of the festival.

  • 3

    The most anticipated showing of the festival is the annual parade.

  • 4

    The end of the parade route is near the Festival location at the Civic Center.

  • 5

    The article is about the parade.

  • 6

    The parade was the highlight of the evening.

  • 7

    During the gala, there is a parade of candidates.

  • 8

    The gala and the parade were fantastic.

  • 9

    The highlight of the weekend is the Grand Parade.

  • 10

    The next day is the grad parade.