parade grounds

A form of parade ground — A large area of firm ground, formerly usually adjacent to fortifications and now usually a paved area at a military base or school, where soldiers or cadets present themselves for inspection ("parade") and practice marching and close-order drills.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of parade ground
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“parade grounds.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parade%20grounds. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “parade grounds,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/parade%20grounds.

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