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		Definition of krewe in English: krewenoun 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: krewenounkrukro͞o (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.     |