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motorcade

noun
/ˌməʊtə(ɹ)ˈkeɪd/

Etymology

Blend of motor + cavalcade.

  1. derived from caballus — “horse”
  2. derived from caballicō
  3. derived from cavalcata
  4. derived from cavalcade
  5. borrowed from cavalcade
  6. compounded as motorcade — “motor + cavalcade”

Definitions

  1. A procession of cars carrying VIPs, especially political figures.

    • JFK was assassinated in a motorcade.
    • The aide rides, along with the president's physician, in the “control car,” third in line in the motorcade.

  2. To travel in a motorcade.

    • We then motorcaded to our hotel to change into formal wear[…]

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