majorette
noun/ˌmeɪ.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt/
Etymology Short for drum majorette, equivalent to major + -ette. Doublet of marjoret.
1
A female dancer who twirls and performs stunts with a lightweight baton, whether as a solo, in a group of majorettes, or in the company of a marching band.
- Derived terms
- majoretting
- Related terms
- Rangerette, marching band, cheerleader, twirler