drill team

noun

: an exhibition marching team that engages in precision drill

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All the crazy pomp, colorful costumes, the drill teams and marching bands flowed down the street. Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 The Midtown Fall Fest is a family-friendly event with performances from local drill teams, face painting, pumpkin painting and an appearance from the KC26 mascot in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025 Waukegan High School’s nationally recognized Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) drill team is making every effort to become a national champion at the highest level of competition. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 Anybody can join the club, anybody can learn to ride, anybody can join the drill team. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drill team

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First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drill team was in 1928

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“Drill team.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drill%20team. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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