drum major

noun

: the leader of a marching band

Examples of drum major in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That final ship didn’t sink, and in New York, the girls transferred to a train that returned them to their Chicagoland suburb just as the drum major raised his mace to commence a homecoming parade held in their honor. — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

King was a drum major for justice, yet we are surrounded by injustices on a daily basis. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026

For Aiden Delgado, Boswell Band of Gold drum major, the surge of pride caught him by surprise at the band’s first competition. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025

Carlos Williams, James Lawson High The marching band drum major was nominated for consistently demonstrating strong leadership, discipline, and a positive attitude that inspires his peers. — Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drum major

• teenager
• ager
• gauger
• pager
• stager
• wager
• yager

Kids Definition

drum major

noun

: the leader of a marching band