n.
Pronunciation: ' märch
Function: noun
Date: circa 1572
1 : a musical composition that is usually in duple or quadruple time with a strongly accentuated beat and that is designed or suitable to accompany marching
2 a (1) : the action of marching (2) : the distance covered within a specific period of time by marching (3) : a regular measured stride or rhythmic step used in marching b : forward movement : PROGRESS <the march of a movie toward the climax>
3 : an organized procession of demonstrators who are supporting or protesting something
– march · like \ - ˌ l ī k \ adjective
– on the march : moving steadily : ADVANCING