parade ground

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

parade ground parade grounds
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