English · Word Candidate

marching

/ˈmɑɹt͡ʃɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: marchings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Action described by the verb "to march".

Noun

Examples

A pianoforte is desirable, to lead the singing, and accompany the plays, gymnastics, frequent marchings, and dancing, when that is taught,—which it should be.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

That marches.

Adjective

Examples

a marching band

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Placed or situated in a line or lines, reminiscent or evocative of marching soldiers.

Adjective

Examples

[T]he occasional trees, the stone-heaps, the marching fences, the stumps, the saplings, the cows, and the feeding sheep.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “marching” mean?

Action described by the verb "to march".

Is “marching” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.