parade
noun
a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary, person, event, etc.
parading
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present participleof parade.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The dancers, costumed in their Saturday evening black-and-white vintage best, added to the parading splendor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
It must have made an impression on a teenage boy parading and drilling in a uniform on the outskirts of West Point.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Viral videos of Knicks fans parading in front of Madison Square Garden started trending during each playoff game.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
"But parading our military hardware shows our strength on the world stage. Perhaps we should be displaying something."
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
With little pleased nods of his handsome black head he was parading up and down the inside of the bathtub.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
