parade ground

Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words

an open area where soldiers parade

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Examples (10)

  • The soldiers assembled on the parade ground at dawn.
  • The colonel inspected the troops on the parade ground.
  • A new parade ground was built near the barracks.
  • You can hear the drill sergeant's voice echoing across the parade ground.
  • During the ceremony, the band marched across the parade ground.
  • The muddy parade ground made marching difficult for the recruits.
  • They were practicing their formations on the parade ground all afternoon.
  • The old parade ground is now used for community events.
  • Fresh gravel was laid on the parade ground before the royal visit.
  • No vehicles are allowed to park on the military parade ground.