Cavalcade: meaning, definitions and examples
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cavalcade
[ ˈkævəlˌkeɪd ]
a procession of riders or vehicles
A cavalcade is a formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or in vehicles, usually for a ceremonial purpose. It is often associated with parades, festivals, or important events.
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Examples of usage
- The royal cavalcade made its way through the streets, attracting crowds of spectators.
- The cavalcade of cars stretched for miles as they drove through the countryside.
- We were excited to be part of the cavalcade celebrating the town's anniversary.
a series or sequence of events
In a more general sense, a cavalcade can also refer to a series or sequence of events, especially when they happen quickly one after the other.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The film depicted a cavalcade of emotions as the characters navigated through various challenges.
- The political scandal unfolded like a dramatic cavalcade of revelations and betrayals.
Translations
Translations of the word "cavalcade" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cavalcada
🇮🇳 घुड़सवारों का जुलूस
🇩🇪 Reiterzug
🇮🇩 arak-arakan berkuda
🇺🇦 кавалкада
🇵🇱 konwój
🇯🇵 騎馬行列 (きばぎょうれつ)
🇫🇷 cavalcade
🇪🇸 cabalgata
🇹🇷 atlı geçit töreni
🇰🇷 기마 행렬
🇸🇦 موكب الفرسان
🇨🇿 jezdecký průvod
🇸🇰 jazdecký sprievod
🇨🇳 骑马队
🇸🇮 konjeniška povorka
🇮🇸 reiðsveit
🇰🇿 аттылар шеруі
🇬🇪 საბრძოლო მარში
🇦🇿 atlı yürüşü
🇲🇽 cabalgata
Etymology
The word 'cavalcade' originated from the Italian word 'cavalcata', which means 'a ride on horseback'. It was first used in English in the 16th century to refer to a procession of riders. Over time, the meaning expanded to include processions of vehicles and later to a series of events. The term became popular in the context of celebrations and formal events, symbolizing grandeur and spectacle.