majorette

/ˌmeɪdʒəˈrɛt/
noun
  1. A female performer who twirls a baton and leads a marching band, often in a parade or at a sports event.
    • She practiced for hours every day to become the best majorette in the city.
    • During the homecoming parade, the majorette marched at the front of the band.
    • The majorette spun her baton high in the air and caught it perfectly as the band played.
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