marcher

1 of 2

noun (1)

march·​er ˈmär-chər How to pronounce marcher (audio)
: one who inhabits a border region

marcher

2 of 2

noun (2)

: one that marches
especially : one that marches for a specific cause
a peace marcher

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In a state that sets the standard for music education and a region that pushes the limits of what marching bands can do, directors meticulously correct every arm angle, facial expression and the spacing between each marcher. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025 But officials later said police dispersed a small group of marchers who were trying to get onto Interstate 25 near 20th and Chestnut streets. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025 The marchers headed to the Capitol, joining protesters carrying American flags and anti-Trump signs. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025 Beyoncé hits blared out as marchers slowly moved southward in midtown blocking traffic. Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marcher

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1589, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of marcher was in the 14th century

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“Marcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marcher. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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