n. Show; display; ostentation.n. That which is displayed or arranged for display; a show; a procession; hence, any ordered and stately exhibition of skill, as a military review or a tournament.n. Specifically, military display; the orderly assembly and procession of troops for review or inspection.n. The place where such assembly or review is held, or the space allotted to it.n. The level plain forming the interior or inclosed area of a fortification, corresponding to the courtyard of a castle.n. A public walk, as on an avenue or esplanade; a public promenade: as, the marine parade at Brighton, England.n. In fencing, the act of parrying; avoidance of a thrust by slight movements of the hand and wrist, which place the strong part of the blade above the guard in opposition to the weak part of the opponent's blade nearer the tip, thus deflecting his sword-point so that it passes the body without touching: a French term, used in English for parry.n. Hence A posture of preparedness to meet attack or parry thrusts; a posture of defense; guard.n. 2 and Pageant, spectacle.To marshal and array in military order: as, the troops were paraded at the usual hour.To march up and down upon: as, to parade the veranda of a hotel.To exhibit or manifest in an ostentatious manner; make a parade or display of.Synonyms To display, flaunt, show off.To assemble and be marshaled in military order; march in military procession.To march up and down or promenade in a public place for the purpose of showing one's self.