Majorettes Meaning in English
word · lemma: majorette
ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛts
may-juh-RETS
mˌeɪdʒəɹˈɛts
may-juh-RETS
Definition
Majorettes are performers, usually young women, who march in parades and twirl batons, often dancing in coordinated routines with a marching band.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in the context of parades, school events, and festivals; it is a distinctly American and European tradition. The singular is 'majorette'. Can refer to groups or teams.
Spanish: bastoneras - majorettesPortuguese (BR): balizas - majorettesPortuguese (PT): majorettes - bastonáriasChinese (Simplified): 啦啦队员（舞棒女郎）Chinese (Traditional): 啦啦隊員（舞棒女郎）Hindi: मेजॉरेट्स (बैंड में डांस करने वाली लड़कियाँ)Arabic: ماجوريت (فتيات الاستعراض بالعصي)Bengali: ম্যাজোরেট - কুচকাওয়াজ নৃত্যশিল্পীRussian: мажореткиJapanese: マジョレッツVietnamese: đội nữ múa gậy - hoạt náo viên diễu hànhKorean: 마조레트Turkish: majorett - sopa dansçısı (bandolu geçit)Urdu: میجوریٹس (پریڈ کی لڑکیاں)Indonesian: mayoret
Example Sentences
The majorettes performed at the school parade.
basic
Children waved at the majorettes passing by.
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There were five majorettes in matching uniforms.
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Everyone cheered when the majorettes did their baton tricks.
natural
The majorettes practiced every day to perfect their routine.
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It's not easy to synchronize as well as the majorettes do.
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