krewe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of krewe
Archaizing or fanciful spelling of crew 1; generalized from the Mistick Krewe of Comus, the first such club, founded in New Orleans in 1857
Example Sentences
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“Throw” is a noun in New Orleans used to describe prizes that float riders in parades and members of walking krewes give to spectators.
From Seattle Times
The krewe members wear meticulous costumes emblazoned with hundreds of beans.
From New York Times
New Orleans law bans sponsorships, so krewes must cover parade expenses themselves.
From Washington Post
Cantrell’s warning, in addition to potentially discouraging tourists, shocked the thousands of New Orleans residents who are members of Mardi Gras parade organizations, known as krewes.
From Washington Post
While millions of these items will wind up in landfills or the city's storm drains, ArcGNO's Mardi Gras Bead Store sells recycled beads to krewes for future parades.
From Fox News
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