majorette

noun

ma·​jor·​ette ˌmā-jə-ˈret 

: drum majorette sense 2

Examples of majorette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her set evoked a football halftime show and homecoming celebration at historically Black colleges and universities, with a marching band, drum line, steppers and majorette-style dancers performing in front of bleachers. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

As if the couple's choreographed dance together wasn't enough, Holladay busted out her majorette chops for the evening, joining ranks with her fellow Alabama Crimsonettes to perform the fight song. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026

The Flemister Foundation aims to help urban dance communities specializing in styles such as hip-hop and majorette overcome their grief through mental health counseling and dance competitions in Chicago and beyond. — Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026

Shepard and her two sisters grew up as baton twirlers, majorettes, and dancers. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing majorette

• drum majorette

Kids Definition

majorette

noun

ma·​jor·​ette ˌmā-jə-ˈret 

: drum majorette