Carcade

Pronunciation: /kɑrkeɪd/

Definitions of carcade

noun a procession of vehicles, typically for celebration or protest

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a carcade with my friends and we had a lot of fun.

A2 The carcade in the city center caused a lot of traffic congestion.

B1 The carcade featured classic cars from the 1950s and 1960s.

B2 Attending the annual carcade event has become a tradition for our family.

C1 The carcade showcased a wide variety of vintage and modern vehicles.

C2 Organizing a successful carcade requires meticulous planning and coordination.

Examples of carcade in a Sentence

formal The carcade made its way through the crowded city streets, causing a temporary traffic jam.

informal We joined the carcade of classic cars driving through town for a charity event.

slang The carcade of hot rods rolled into the car show, turning heads left and right.

figurative The carcade of thoughts raced through her mind as she tried to make a decision.

Grammatical Forms of carcade

• past tense: cascaded
• plural: carcades
• comparative: more carcade
• superlative: most carcade
• present tense: cascades
• future tense: will carcade
• perfect tense: has cascaded
• continuous tense: is carcading
• singular: carcade
• positive degree: carcade
• infinitive: to carcade
• gerund: carcading
• participle: cascading

Origin and Evolution of carcade

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'carcade' is believed to have originated from the French word 'carcasse' meaning framework or skeleton.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'carcade' evolved to refer to a structure or framework used in construction, particularly in the context of arcade architecture. In modern times, 'carcade' is sometimes used to describe a type of event where cars are displayed in a festive setting.