Rangerette
/ˌɹeɪn.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt/
Rangerette noun: a member of the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the world's first precision drill team for women, renowned for performances at major events like the Cotton Bowl and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Noun
Rangerette (plural Rangerettes)
- A member of the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the world's first precision drill team for women, renowned for performances at major events like the Cotton Bowl and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- A female performer in a precision dance or drill team, especially one modeled after the Kilgore College Rangerettes' style.
- An officer (e.g., captain or lieutenant) within the Rangerettes organization, distinguished by a solid-white uniform and colored neck scarf.
Forms of Rangerette
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Origin of Rangerette
From ranger + -ette, originally coined as a proprietary name for Kilgore College's precision dance team (founded 1939). The suffix -ette denotes a feminine or diminutive form, emphasizing the team's pioneering role as a women's drill unit.
Questions about Rangerette
- What does Rangerette mean?
- Rangerette means a member of the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the world's first precision drill team for women, renowned for performances at major events like the Cotton Bowl and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- What part of speech is Rangerette?
- Rangerette is a noun.
- How do you pronounce Rangerette?
- Rangerette is pronounced /ˌɹeɪn.d͡ʒəˈɹɛt/.
- What is the plural of Rangerette?
- The plural of Rangerette is Rangerettes.
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