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- [kav-uh l-keyd, kav-uh l-keyd]
- /ˌkæv əlˈkeɪd, ˈkæv əlˌkeɪd/
- /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/
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- [kav-uh l-keyd, kav-uh l-keyd]
- /ˌkæv əlˈkeɪd, ˈkæv əlˌkeɪd/
Definitions of cavalcade word
- countable noun cavalcade A cavalcade is a procession of people on horses or in cars or carriages. 3
- noun cavalcade a procession of people on horseback, in cars, etc 3
- noun cavalcade any procession 3
- noun cavalcade a procession of horsemen or carriages 3
- noun cavalcade a sequence or series, as of events 3
- noun cavalcade a procession of persons riding on horses, in horsedrawn carriages, in cars, etc. 1
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Origin of cavalcade
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Middle French < early Italian cavalcata horseback raid, equivalent to cavalc(are) to ride on horseback (< Late Latin caballicāre, equivalent to caball(us) horse (see cavalier) + -icā- v. suffix + -re infinitive ending) + -ata -ade1
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Parts of speech for Cavalcade
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cavalcade popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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cavalcade usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cavalcade
noun cavalcade
- review — a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
- procession — the act of moving along or proceeding in orderly succession or in a formal and ceremonious manner, as a line of people, animals, vehicles, etc.
- promenade — a stroll or walk, especially in a public place, as for pleasure or display.
- train — Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- drill — a large, baboonlike monkey, Mandrillus leucophaeus, of western Africa, similar to the related mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored: now endangered.
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