Word

march

noun C1

UK /mɑːtʃ/

US /mɑɹt͡ʃ/

Meanings

noun

an organized public walk by a group, often to protest or show support

verb

to walk firmly and purposefully, often with regular steps

noun

the third month of the year

Definition

A march is an organized walk by a group, often to show support for a cause or to protest.

A march is when people walk together in a planned way, usually along a route in public. It is often organized to express a political or social message, celebrate an event, or demand change. The word can also refer to a steady, rhythmic way of walking, especially in a military style.

Examples

I joined the march downtown to demand cleaner air policies.
You could hear the march approaching long before the crowd turned the corner.
She marched into the meeting room and insisted on a clear decision.
They plan to visit in March because the weather is mild but the city is quieter.
The students organized a march after the university announced the new rules.

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse march (the organized walk) with parade (a celebratory procession with performances).