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verb / noun

march

MARCH/mɑːrtʃ/

Walking in a steady organized rhythm.

Three adults march in formation, matching their steps and arm swings.

Three adults march in a neatly spaced formation, their matching strides and coordinated arm swings making regular, disciplined walking visible.
Etymology
marchOld Frenchto trample; to walk

Old French marcher originally meant 'to trample' or 'tread underfoot.' This stepping sense developed into walking with a measured, regular tread, including movement in formation; the verb's deeper origin is uncertain.

In context

History Hit55:08
Under the ringing of all the cathedral and church bells, our detachments march past as the last German forces
German Soldier's Graphic Uncensored Account of WW1

More examples

  • The soldiers begin their march at dawn.
  • We practice marching in step to the drumbeat.
  • The band plays a march as the procession moves forward.

Forms

march · marches · marched · marching

marcher noun — A person walking with regular, measured steps.

Similar words

stride
Stride emphasizes long, confident steps rather than a coordinated rhythm.
tramp
Tramp suggests heavy footsteps rather than disciplined, regular movement.