noun
majorette
may-juh-RET/ˌmeɪdʒəˈret/
A performer who twirls a baton while marching with a band.
The majorette twirls a baton while marching ahead of the drummer.
Etymology
The base drum-major first named a regiment's chief drummer and later a marching-corps director. Its feminine derivative was shortened to majorette for a female baton-twirler.
In context
she was an honor student a majorette and you being here tonight honors her
More examples
- The majorettes toss their batons in time with the marching band.
- She practices every afternoon to become a majorette.
- Each majorette catches a spinning baton as the parade turns the corner.
Forms
majorette · majorettes
Similar words
- twirler
- Can describe a baton performer outside a marching-band setting.