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majorette

noun

ma·​jor·​ette ˌmā-jə-ˈret How to pronounce majorette (audio)

Examples of majorette in a Sentence

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At the top of the concrete stands, three majorettes, nicknamed the Tigerettes, danced to the music. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025 Another sister, Geraldine Rolle (who taught me all the moves to become a majorette in high school) became a pharmacist and Agnes was a registered nurse. Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025 Sixth grader Kennedy Smith's favorite thing to do during recess is dancing majorette with her friend Ta'Eriah Griffin. Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025 Even majorettes marched at sharp angles, hats tilted over our right eyebrows; we were punished for cracking a smile. The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for majorette

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of majorette was in 1940

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“Majorette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/majorette. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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majorette

noun
ma·​jor·​ette ˌmā-jə-ˈret How to pronounce majorette (audio)
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