drill team

American  

noun

1. a group trained, especially for exhibition purposes, in precision marching, the manual of arms, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of drill team

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

For 40 years, Chow led a drill team that connected Chinese American girls with their heritage and each other.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024

First, they break into a demented drill team routine, kicking and breathing hard.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2024

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Carrera grew up dancing at Hollywood High with the drill team and color guard.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2022

The Bearettes at the University of California at Berkeley became the first majorette-style drill team in the UC system when the group was formed in 2015.

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2022

Like a drill team, three pairs of feet turn and march out the door.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements