[pəˈreɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
(e.g: a St George's Day parade)

- a public square or promenade
(e.g: we were walking along South Parade)

- a parade ground


Phrases:
- on parade

Origin:
mid 17th century: from French, literally ‘a showing’, from Spanish parada and Italian parata, based on Latin parare ‘prepare, furnish’

[pəˈreɪd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of troops) assemble for a formal inspection or ceremonial occasion
(e.g: the recruits were due to parade that day)

- display (someone or something) while marching or moving around a place
(e.g: they paraded national flags)


Phrases:
- on parade

Origin:
mid 17th century: from French, literally ‘a showing’, from Spanish parada and Italian parata, based on Latin parare ‘prepare, furnish’