cavalcade

[ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd]

cavalcade Definition

a formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles.

Using cavalcade: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cavalcade" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cavalcade of cars stretched for miles.

  • Example

    The queen's cavalcade proceeded through the city streets.

  • Example

    The cavalcade of horses and riders made its way down the street.

cavalcade Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with cavalcade

  • a group of famous or talented people

    Example

    The awards ceremony was attended by a cavalcade of stars.

  • cavalcade of events

    a series of events that occur one after another

    Example

    The year 2020 has been a cavalcade of events, from the pandemic to the protests.

  • cavalcade of memories

    a series of memories that come to mind one after another

    Example

    As she looked through the photo album, a cavalcade of memories flooded her mind.

Origins of cavalcade

from French 'cavalcade', from Italian 'cavalcata', from 'cavalcare' meaning 'to ride'

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Summary: cavalcade in Brief

The term 'cavalcade' [ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd] refers to a formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles. It is often used to describe a parade of cars, horses, or people, as in 'The queen's cavalcade proceeded through the city streets.' 'Cavalcade' also extends into phrases like 'cavalcade of stars,' denoting a group of famous or talented people, and 'cavalcade of events,' referring to a series of events that occur one after another.