Cavalcade

Pronunciation: /ˌkævəlˈkeɪd/

Definitions of cavalcade

noun a series or sequence of events or things

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cavalcade of horses at the parade.

A2 The cavalcade of cars drove through the town, honking their horns.

B1 The cavalcade of protesters marched down the street, chanting slogans.

B2 The cavalcade of dignitaries arrived at the event in a line of limousines.

C1 The cavalcade of historical figures in the museum exhibit was truly impressive.

C2 The cavalcade of performers in the circus parade captivated the audience with their skills.

Examples of cavalcade in a Sentence

formal The cavalcade of dignitaries made its way through the city streets.

informal We watched the cavalcade of cars drive by during the parade.

slang The cavalcade of motorcycles roared down the highway.

figurative The cavalcade of emotions overwhelmed her as she watched the sunset.

Grammatical Forms of cavalcade

• plural: cavalcades
• comparative: more cavalcade
• superlative: most cavalcade
• present tense: cavalcades
• future tense: will cavalcade
• perfect tense: have cavalcaded
• continuous tense: is cavalcading
• singular: cavalcade
• positive degree: cavalcade
• infinitive: to cavalcade
• gerund: cavalcading
• participle: cavalcading

Origin and Evolution of cavalcade

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'cavalcade' originated from the Italian word 'cavalcata', which means a procession on horseback.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'cavalcade' has come to refer to any procession or parade, not just those involving horses. It has also taken on a more general meaning of a series of related events or a sequence of things happening one after another.