Meaning of the word marches in English

What does marches mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

marches

US /mɑːrtʃɪz/
UK /mɑːrtʃɪz/

Noun

1.

an organized walk by a large group of people, especially to protest about something

Example:
The civil rights marches of the 1960s were pivotal.
Thousands participated in the protest marches.
2.

a piece of music with a strong regular rhythm, suitable for marching to

Example:
The band played several military marches.
The children practiced their parade marches.

Verb

walk in a military manner with a regular, measured tread

Example:
The soldiers marches in perfect formation.
He marches to the beat of his own drum.