Definition

Noun The act of walking with regular, measured, and often rhythmic steps, typically in a coordinated group or as part of a formal procession or military activity.

Usage

The noun "marching" refers to the activity or sound of people walking in a steady, rhythmic manner. It is often associated with soldiers, parades, protests, or ceremonial events.

Examples

• The marching of the soldiers began at dawn.
• We could hear the steady sound of marching from the parade route.
• The marching was perfectly synchronized.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on the march": To be actively marching or advancing, often used for groups or armies.
  • The protestors are on the march toward the capital.
• "a day's marching": Refers to the distance covered or the activity performed during a day of marching.
  • After a long day's marching, the troops were exhausted.

Variants and Related Words

• March (verb): To walk with regular, deliberate steps.
  • The band will march down Main Street.
• March (noun): An instance of marching; a journey made by marching.
  • The long march through the mountains was difficult.
• Marcher (noun): A person who marches.
  • The marchers carried banners and flags.

Synonyms

• Parading: Walking in a public procession, often in a celebratory display.
• Tramping: Walking heavily or for a long distance.
• Pacing: Walking with steady, regular steps, often in a confined space.

Related Phrases

• Marching orders: Official instructions to proceed or to leave.
  • After the meeting, we all got our marching orders.
• Marching band: A group of musicians who play instruments while marching, often in formations.
  • The high school marching band performed at halftime.

Noun

1. the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
   • it was a long march
   • we heard the sound of marching