grand marshal

noun

: a person honored as the ceremonial marshal of a parade

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Coyne Schofield, 33, has won two gold and two silver medals and was the grand marshal of the parade during Orland Park’s inaugural Red, White and Blue BBQ Fest Saturday to help honor Memorial Day and celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark will be the grand marshal. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026 BackCountry Heroes, the parade grand marshal, led the parade through town in an authentic Old West-style carriage pulled by a four-horse team of Clydesdales. Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026 The former grand marshal of Fiesta Flambeau once again emceed Fiesta’s opening event, Fiesta Fiesta. Staff Photographer, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grand marshal

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 24 May. 2026.

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