pointe
n. uncountable C2 Proficiency US //ˈpɔɪnt// pointe
n. the tip of the toes in ballet. It also refers to the special shoes dancers wear to stand on their toes.
n. the tip of the toes in classical ballet. Refers to the technique of dancing on the extreme tips of the toes or the reinforced shoes designed for this purpose.
She practiced dancing on pointe for hours.
After years of training, the young dancer finally received her first pair of pointe shoes.
The choreography requires the lead soloist to maintain perfect balance while on pointe, executing a series of rapid turns that showcase her technical precision and strength.
From French pointe (“point, tip”). Doublet of point, ponto, puncto, punctum, punt, and punto.
Usage
Commonly used in the prepositional phrase 'on pointe' to describe the technique.