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majorette

American  
[mey-juh-ret] / ˌmeɪ dʒəˈrɛt /

majorette British  
/ ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛt /

noun

  1. See drum majorette

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of majorette

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; (drum) major + -ette

Example Sentences

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Wrapping up majorette practice by midnight is a rarity.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2022

This was just another reason to make sure each movement the team did stayed true to the majorette tradition.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2022

“We admire the initiative, leadership and passion demonstrated by the majorette team,” the university said in a statement.

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2022

And Dianna Williams, owner of the Dancing Dolls majorette team featured in the Lifetime reality series “Bring It!”

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2022

When it finally came, I skipped up to the bus stop in Jackie’s majorette boots.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor