cavalcade

[ kav-uhl-keyd, kav-uhl-keyd ]

noun

1. a procession of persons riding on horses, in horsedrawn carriages, in cars, etc.
2. any procession.

   Synonyms: retinue, parade

3. any noteworthy series, as of events or activities.

cavalcade

/ ˌkævəlˈkeɪd /

noun

1. a procession of people on horseback, in cars, etc
2. any procession

   a cavalcade of guests

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavalcade¹

1585–95; < Middle French < early Italian cavalcata horseback raid, equivalent to cavalc ( are ) to ride on horseback (< Late Latin caballicāre, equivalent to caball ( us ) horse ( cavalier ) + -icā- v. suffix + -re infinitive ending) + -ata -ade ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavalcade¹

C16: from French, from Italian cavalcata, from cavalcare to ride on horseback, from Late Latin caballicāre, from caballus horse