grand marshal

noun

: a person honored as the ceremonial marshal of a parade

Examples of grand marshal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The grand marshal is Angela Cohen, literacy coach from Indian Trace Elementary and 2024 Broward County Teacher of the Year Caliber Awards finalist. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2024 In 2021, John and Diane Peavey were selected to be the grand marshals of the Wagon Days parade and festival, as part of the event’s revival after COVID-19 concerns shut it down in 2020. Shea Andersen, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2024 Sprouse, who was grand marshal of the 108th Indianapolis 500, has lauded the city for its hospitality, as well as its architecture, food and sports scene. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 June 2024 Later that day, two Dall's porpoises surfed off the Swell's bow like exuberant grand marshals. Crai S. Bower, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for grand marshal 

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Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grand marshal was in 1951

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“Grand marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20marshal. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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