majorette

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A female dancer who twirls and performs stunts with a lightweight baton, whether as a solo, in a group of majorettes, or in the company of a marching band.

/ˌmeɪ.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt/

majorette majorettes

Short for drum majorette, equivalent to major + -ette. Doublet of marjoret.

Rangerette marching band cheerleader twirler

majoretting

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