Parade Ground

Pronunciation: /pəˈreɪd ɡraʊnd/

Definitions of parade ground

noun a large open area where military formations are assembled and drills are conducted

Example Sentences

A1 The soldiers marched on the parade ground.

A2 The cadets practiced drills on the parade ground.

B1 The military band performed on the parade ground during the ceremony.

B2 The parade ground was filled with spectators watching the annual military parade.

C1 The general inspected the troops on the immaculately maintained parade ground.

C2 The precision and discipline displayed on the parade ground impressed all who witnessed it.

Examples of parade ground in a Sentence

formal The soldiers marched in perfect formation on the parade ground.

informal Let's meet at the parade ground to watch the marching band.

slang I heard there's a cool event happening at the parade ground this weekend.

figurative Her mind was a parade ground of conflicting thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of parade ground

• plural: parade grounds
• comparative: more parade ground
• superlative: most parade ground
• present tense: parade ground
• future tense: will parade ground
• perfect tense: have paraded ground
• continuous tense: is parading ground
• singular: parade ground
• positive degree: parade ground
• infinitive: to parade ground
• gerund: parading ground
• participle: paraded ground

Origin and Evolution of parade ground

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'parade ground' originated from the military practice of parading troops for inspection, training, and ceremonies.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'parade ground' has come to refer to any open space used for parades, drills, or other military activities, as well as for public events and ceremonies.