majorette
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of majorette
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; (drum) major + -ette
Example Sentences
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I sewed new skirts so that the fifteen or so majorettes could wear the same costumes as they accompanied the band.
From Literature
We watched the police cars come around the corner to signal the start, then we watched the local high school cheerleaders and majorettes march past.
From Salon
And Dianna Williams, owner of the Dancing Dolls majorette team featured in the Lifetime reality series “Bring It!”
From Washington Post
Lang, who started dancing at 3 years old, practiced majorette style dance in middle school and high school.
From Los Angeles Times
At the desk would be someone Suzanne held in total awe: the owner’s daughter, a beautiful redhead s was a majorette in the band.
From Washington Post
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