motorcade
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5.0
- noun
- /ˈmoʊtərˌkeɪd/
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caravana de vehículos
- Thousands of Venturians lined the streets, greeting Arnold and his motorcade with hurrahs and confetti.
- unit in the motorcade
You can always tell when the Republicans are restless because the Vice President's motorcade pulls into the capital and Darth Vader emerges.
- You can always tell when the Republicans are restless because the Vice President's motorcade pulls into the capital and Darth Vader emerges.
Examples
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While I was waiting, a motorcade turned a corner right in front of me.
Fiction book (1995) -
The Marine Guards snap to attention once again as the First Lady's motorcade arrives.
Fiction book (1997) -
A few minutes later, the motorcade reached the Capitol building.
Fiction book (1997) -
The president's motorcade got caught in the storm.
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The President's motorcade pulls up in front of Air Force One.
Fiction book (1997) -
An armored motorcade under heavy police escort will transport him via this route.
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The crew received an enthusiastic welcome to Manhattan, complete with a motorcade and banquet.
Academic text (2003) -
The president's motorcade got caught in the storm as it traveled through the city.
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Crowds cheered and waved Vatican flags as the papal motorcade drove through the streets.
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Jacksonville honored its adoptive son with a motorcade that included a memorial service.
Synonyms
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4.1
A line of people or vehicles moving slowly in a ceremony
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4.6
Going with and protecting vehicles like trucks or ships while they travel
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7.9
A group of people, animals or vehicles moving together in a formal parade
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Etymology
Motorcade comes from joining motor 'engine or car' with cavalcade, an old word for a group of riders or horses. So a motorcade is like a 'horse procession' but with cars, a line of vehicles that travel together for an important person.