parade square

noun

A large area of firm ground, often 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.

Meanings

nounparade square (plural parade squares)

plural parade squares

  1. CanadagovernmentA large area of firm ground, often 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.

    Synonyms: parade, parade ground

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA large area of firm ground, often 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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