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Dance

[dæːns]

A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

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📖 Definitions of "Dance"

noun

1
A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
2
A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.
3
A normally horizontal stripe called a fess that has been modified to zig-zag across the center of a coat of arms from dexter to sinister.
4
A genre of modern music characterised by sampled beats, repetitive rhythms and few lyrics.

verb

1
To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
"I danced with her all night long."
2
To leap or move lightly and rapidly.
"His eyes danced with pleasure as he spoke. She accused her political opponent of dancing around the issue instead of confronting it."
3
To perform the steps to.
"Have you ever danced the tango?"
4
To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.

🔄 Synonyms of "Dance"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
trip the light fantasticverb	To dance or to move rhythmically to musical accompaniment, especially in a graceful or nimble manner.
dancingnoun	The activity of taking part in a dance.
terpsichorenoun	(Greek mythology) The goddess of dance and the dramatic chorus, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dance"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
trip the light fantasticverb	To dance or to move rhythmically to musical accompaniment, especially in a graceful or nimble manner.
terpsichorenoun	(Greek mythology) The goddess of dance and the dramatic chorus, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne.
cotillionnoun	(dance) A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles.
tap-danceverb	To perform a tap dance
ballroomnoun	A large room used for dancing and banquets.
balletnoun	(dance) A classical form of dance.
movesnoun	A good ability to dance.
waltznoun	A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
tangonoun	(dance) A standard ballroom dance in 4/4 time; or a social dance, the Argentine tango.
choreographynoun	(uncountable) The art of creating, arranging and recording the dance movements of a work, such as a ballet.
choreographernoun	A person who choreographs.
promnoun	(US) A formal ball held at a high school or college on special occasions; e.g., near the end of the academic year.
chorusnoun	A group of singers performing together; a choir; specifically, such a group singing together in a musical, an opera, etc., as distinct from the soloists; an ensemble.
songnoun	(music) A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.
tunenoun	A melody.
musicnoun	A series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody, rhythm, tempo, etc., often to convey a mood.
troupenoun	A company of, often touring, actors, singers or dancers.
theatrenoun	(Canada, South Asia, rarely Australia, New Zealand) A cinema; movie theatre.
soireenoun	A formal evening party.
shownoun	(countable) A play, dance, or other entertainment.