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单词 krewe
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Definition of krewe in English:

krewe

noun kruːkru
  • (in the US) an organization or association that stages a parade or other event for a carnival celebration. Krewes are associated especially with Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

    the krewe is famous for huge floats with national celebrities
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Finally Friday, the beat goes on for the Krewe of Centurions, which is slated to begin at 7 p.m. in Metairie.
    • Organizers said Hercules is one of the largest krewes in Louisiana with 700 riders on 32 double-decker floats.
    • The krewe will release the names of its celebrity monarchs Monday, Dec. 23.
    • The 80-year-old krewe paraded with 175 riders this year, down considerably from a decade ago.
    • Many of the krewes in Jefferson Parish are dealing with dwindling memberships.
    • The festival will feature headlining sets by Toubab Krewe each night.
    • The costumes worn by krewe members were also a hit.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from the name of The Mistick Krewe of Comus, the first such organization, krewe representing an archaic variant spelling of crew1.

 
 

Definition of krewe in US English:

krewe

nounkrukro͞o
  • (in the US) an organization or association that stages a parade or other event for a carnival celebration. Krewes are associated especially with Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

    the krewe is famous for huge floats with national celebrities
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The 80-year-old krewe paraded with 175 riders this year, down considerably from a decade ago.
    • Many of the krewes in Jefferson Parish are dealing with dwindling memberships.
    • The festival will feature headlining sets by Toubab Krewe each night.
    • The costumes worn by krewe members were also a hit.
    • The krewe will release the names of its celebrity monarchs Monday, Dec. 23.
    • Organizers said Hercules is one of the largest krewes in Louisiana with 700 riders on 32 double-decker floats.
    • Finally Friday, the beat goes on for the Krewe of Centurions, which is slated to begin at 7 p.m. in Metairie.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from the name of The Mistick Krewe of Comus, the first such organization, krewe representing an archaic variant spelling of crew.

 
 
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