1. a female performer who twirls a baton and marches with a marching band, especially at parades and sporting events

Examples

• The majorette led the marching band down Main Street during the parade.
• She practiced her baton routine every day to become the school’s head majorette.
• The majorettes wore matching sequined uniforms and white boots.
• At halftime, the majorettes performed an elaborate routine on the football field.
• The young girl dreamed of becoming a majorette like her older sister.
• The majorette dropped her baton but quickly picked it up and continued the performance.