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
Word origin
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.