majorette
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of majorette
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; (drum) major + -ette
Example Sentences
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Lang, who started dancing at 3 years old, practiced majorette style dance in middle school and high school.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2022
Lang, who works with choreographer Jai Robinson, didn’t want to limit the group to just those with majorette training, especially considering the lack of access to the style on the West Coast.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2022
They perform with black USC sports bras and shorts, but they’d like funding to buy official majorette uniforms.
From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2022
All-Black majorette teams outside of HBCUs are rare but not unheard of.
From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2022
The next day, I wore Jackie’s old white majorette boots to school.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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