grand marshal

noun

: a person honored as the ceremonial marshal of a parade

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The next year, Sargent and co-star Montgomery served as grand marshals of the Los Angeles Gay Pride parade, the Los Angeles Times shared. Justine Fisher, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025 Gordon's return as grand marshal demonstrates his influence not only at the Chili Bowl Nationals but also within Hendrick Motorsports. Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 This year's grand marshals are retiring U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, NBC sports announcer Mike Tirico, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan CEO Dan Loepp. Annalise Frank, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024 The 2025 grand marshal is tennis legend Billie Jean King. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand marshal 

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 10 Feb. 2025.

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