majorette

[ mey-juh-ret ]

noun

1. drum majorette.

majorette

/ ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛt /

noun

1. See drum majorette

Word History and Origins

Origin of majorette¹

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

Example Sentences

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

In the past, college dance instructors wanted students with majorette backgrounds to “park that training at the door and leave it behind,” and to learn other styles they deemed had better technique, Monroe said.

From Washington Post

Kent State, California and San Diego State are among the schools that have all-Black majorette teams.

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

They’re definitely in the book, illustrated, they look sort of like drum majorettes.

From Los Angeles Times