Word of the Day: Cavalcade

Can you pronounce cavalcade?

Monday, February 3, 2025

Today's Word Brought to You By noun 1. A formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles. Today's Word Brought to You By Stop Throwing Out Money: Pay No Interest Until Nearly 2027 If you have outstanding credit card debt, getting a new 0% intro APR credit card could help ease the pressure while you pay down your balances. FinanceBuzz's credit card experts identified top credit cards that are perfect for anyone looking to pay down debt and not add to it. Click through to see what all the hype is about. Learn More "A cavalcade of horses leads the Founder's Day parade every year." "The members of the hot rod club form a cavalcade for their weekly Saturday drive." "The royal cavalcade proceeded through the city as people watched and cheered." French, late 16th century This word for a formal procession (usually on horseback, but it could be by foot or motor vehicle) has taken a journey of its own. English borrowed "cavalcade" from French, but in Italian it's "cavalcata," which comes from the verb "cavalcare," or "to ride." As with most Romance language words, all of these versions trace back to Latin. ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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