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

Talks to maintain the 2016 deal broke down last week, with a march past Ardoyne shops now being sought on the evening of 12 July.

From BBC

On 19 June 2024 the agreement collapsed as the Orange Order, again, applied to march past the Ardoyne shops on 12 July evening.

From BBC

Thousands of protesters are expected on the National Mall for an hour of speeches and a march past the U.S.

From Seattle Times

On Remembrance Sunday, which this year falls on 12 November, thousands of servicemen and women usually march past the Cenotaph as senior politicians and royals lay poppy wreaths to remember the fallen.

From BBC

On Remembrance Sunday, which this year falls on 12 November, thousands of servicemen and women usually march past the Cenotaph war memorial in central London, where military veterans are joined by senior politicians and members of the Royal Family.

From BBC

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