march-past

[ mahrch-past, -pahst ]

noun

1. a parade or procession, especially of troops past a reviewing stand.

march past

noun

1. the marching of troops on parade past a person who is reviewing them

Word History and Origins

Origin of march-past¹

First recorded in 1875–80; noun use of verb phrase march past

Example Sentences

Like a marathon runner determined to cross the line, the very last veteran in the march-past had got out of a wheelchair and was helped on to a walking frame, so he could walk upright past the Cenotaph.

From BBC

A dilemma for developers is what to do with a stone platform on the site of the new square that was used by communist dignitaries to watch military parades such as the May 1 Labour Day march-past, the most important date in the socialist calendar.

From Reuters

He invited Donald Trump for the 2017 celebrations, and the then U.S. president was so impressed by the French march-past that he asked Pentagon officials to explore a similar parade in celebration of American troops.

From Reuters

On Sunday, senior members of the Royal Family will pay tribute to the fallen when they take part in a service of remembrance in central London, where they will lay wreaths at the Cenotaph - along with senior politicians and faith leaders - and observe a march-past by 10,000 veterans.

From BBC

Mr Biden will then accompany the Officer Commanding the Guard of Honour, Major James Taylor, and Major General Christopher Ghika to inspect the Honour Guard, before returning to the dais to watch the military march-past.

From BBC

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