dress parade

noun

1. military a formal parade of sufficient ceremonial importance for the wearing of dress uniform

Example Sentences

After dress parade a certain Major Drew, who knew Mr. Hartley, came up and was duly presented to the ladies.

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In perfect array, they kept step as if on dress parade, and bore their banners proudly.

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It was a field-day for the women, for every shop had its strong temptation, and the world seemed on dress-parade.

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On the 13th, the third day of his command, he issued an order at dress parade that the regiment should move camp on the morrow.

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Most of the visitors had far to go, and so dispersed before dress-parade, though the band stayed to enliven it.

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