grand marshal
noun
Definition of grand marshal
: a person honored as the ceremonial marshal of a parade
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First Known Use of grand marshal
1951
GRAND MARSHAL Defined for English Language Learners
grand marshal
noun
Definition of grand marshal for English Language Learners
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: a person who is honored by being made the leader of a parade
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