March Definition & Meaning
march
- noun
- the month following February and preceding April
- 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"
- a steady advance; "the march of science"; "the march of time"
- a procession of people walking together; "the march went up Fifth Avenue"
- district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area; "the Welsh marches between England and Wales"
- genre of music written for marching; "Sousa wrote the best marches"
- a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture
- verb
- march in a procession; "They processed into the dining room"
- force to march; "The Japanese marched their prisoners through Manchuria"
- walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride; "He marched into the classroom and announced the exam"; "The soldiers marched across the border"
- march in protest; take part in a demonstration; "Thousands demonstrated against globalization during the meeting of the most powerful economic nations in Seattle"
- walk ostentatiously; "She parades her new husband around town"
- cause to march or go at a marching pace; "They marched the mules into the desert"
- lie adjacent to another or share a boundary; "Canada adjoins the U.S."; "England marches with Scotland"
"March" in song lyrics
See how march is used in real songs:
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"Push on, forward march"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — The Plannit -
"We gotta know the march"
Aceyalone — The Reason -
"March"
Aesop Rock — Zodiaccupuncture
Words that rhyme with march
Usage tips for "march"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "march" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for march to find words that pair well.