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aquacade

American

[ak-wuh-keyd, ah-kwuh-] / ˈæk wəˌkeɪd, ˈɑ kwə- /

noun

an elaborate aquatic performance or exhibition consisting of swimming, diving, etc., usually accompanied by music

Etymology

Origin of aquacade

First recorded in 1935–40; aqua- + -cade

Example Sentences

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The Show Boat was out again the following weekend, blaring aquacade music to eager formations of swimmers.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 18, 2019

Then he joins some bathing beauties for an Esther Williams-style aquacade.

From Time Magazine Archive

Koblenz' young singers and budding ballerinas make up the cast of 200, and 40 strapping youngsters, male & female, of the Poseidon Swimming Club perform in the aquacade act.

From Time Magazine Archive

Cole of California readied an aquacade, Catalina Mills had a Catalina Island beach show, Tabak of California was going to parade his models on the rim of the Grand Canyon.

From Time Magazine Archive

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