march-past

noun

: a filing by : procession

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The first will be a more traditional military review, with the second a march-past of the nation’s top brass. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025 The parade will conclude with a march-past where the Regimental Lieutenant Colonel, Major General Sir Christopher Ghika, will take the salute. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of march-past was in 1832

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“March-past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/march-past. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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