Motorcade

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊ.tər.keɪd/

Definitions of motorcade

noun a procession of vehicles, typically carrying an important person

Example Sentences

A1 The motorcade drove through the city streets.

A2 The president's motorcade was escorted by police vehicles.

B1 The motorcade procession included several limousines and motorcycles.

B2 Security measures were heightened for the royal motorcade during the parade.

C1 The elaborate motorcade for the visiting dignitaries stretched for miles.

C2 The motorcade made its way slowly through the crowded streets, causing a traffic jam.

Examples of motorcade in a Sentence

formal The president arrived at the event in a motorcade surrounded by security.

informal We got stuck in traffic because of the motorcade for the VIPs.

slang The motorcade rolled up with all the fancy cars and police escorts.

figurative Her entourage was like a motorcade, always following her around wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of motorcade

• plural: motorcades
• comparative: more motorcade
• superlative: most motorcade
• present tense: motorcade
• future tense: will motorcade
• perfect tense: has motorcaded
• continuous tense: is motorcading
• singular: motorcade
• positive degree: motorcade
• infinitive: to motorcade
• gerund: motorcading
• participle: motorcaded

Origin and Evolution of motorcade

First Known Use: 1912 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'motorcade' originated from the combination of 'motor' and 'cavalcade'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a procession of vehicles, especially those carrying important individuals, the term 'motorcade' has since evolved to refer to any organized group of vehicles traveling together for a specific purpose.