Parading: meaning, definitions and examples

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parading

 

[ pəˈreɪdɪŋ ]

Context #1

public display

To walk or march in a public procession, especially to show off or celebrate something.

Synonyms

display, march, procession, show off

Examples of usage

  • He was parading the streets with a large flag.
  • The soldiers were parading in front of the crowd.
  • She loved parading her new dress at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "parading" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfilando

🇮🇳 परेड कर रहे हैं

🇩🇪 paradieren

🇮🇩 berparade

🇺🇦 парадуючи

🇵🇱 paradowanie

🇯🇵 行進する

🇫🇷 défilé

🇪🇸 desfilando

🇹🇷 geçit töreni yapma

🇰🇷 행진하는 중

🇸🇦 يسير في موكب

🇨🇿 parádující

🇸🇰 parádujúci

🇨🇳 游行

🇸🇮 paradiranje

🇮🇸 skrýta

🇰🇿 шеру

🇬🇪 აღლუმი

🇦🇿 parad keçirən

🇲🇽 desfilando

Word origin

The word 'parading' originates from the Middle French word 'parade' meaning 'show, display'. It first appeared in the English language around the 17th century. The concept of parading has been present in various cultures throughout history, often as a way to celebrate, demonstrate power, or honor significant events. Parades continue to be a popular form of public expression and festivity in many societies.

See also: paradigm.