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dance

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈdæns// UK //dˈɑːns// dance Archaic General-service Humorous

n. a series of movements you do with your body, usually to music. It can be a formal performance or just for fun at a party.

n. a series of rhythmic steps and movements performed to music. Often used to describe a specific style or a social event where people gather to move to music.


SIMPLE

They shared a slow dance at the wedding.

CONTEXTUAL

The school is hosting a formal dance in the gym to celebrate the end of the year.

COMPLEX

The choreographer blended classical ballet with modern street dance to create a performance that felt both traditional and entirely new.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

From Middle English dauncen, from Anglo-Norman dauncer, from Vulgar Latin *dantiāre, of uncertain origin. Displaced Old English sealtian, and partially displaced Old English hlēapan (“to leap, dance, run”) (whence modern leap). Doublet of danza.

Etymology 2

Related to dancy, dancetté, French danché.

Usage

Commonly used with the verb 'do' or 'have'.

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