Majorette (noun)

A female member of a marching band who twirls a baton during performances.

Origin:

Late 19th century, from french, from major "leading, chief" + -ette "feminine suffix".

Examples:

  1. The majorette performed flawlessly and captivated the audience.
  2. The high school's majorette squad was the highlight of the halftime show.
  3. The young girl had always dreamed of becoming a majorette.
  4. The majorette twirled her baton with ease, showing her years of practice.
  5. The parade was led by the majorette, who set the rhythm for the marching band.
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