Dance

Quick meaning: Dance is a noun meaning A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.
2. (uncountable) The art, profession, and study of dancing.
3. (uncountable) Ellipsis of electronic dance music.
4. A piece of music with a particular dance rhythm.
5. (figurative) A battle of wits, especially one commonly fought between two rivals.
6. (figurative, dated) Any strenuous or difficult movement, action, or task.
7. (beekeeping) A repetitive movement used in communication between worker honey bees.

Example Sentences

I do a dance when she plays the drums!

So how much longer are we gonna do this dance?

He does the Fortnite dance with his friends in school.

The dance we had in August 2008 is one of the greatest moments of my life!

Word Forms

• dances
• dancing
• danced

Synonyms for dance

Depending on context, synonyms include dancing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cotillion, tap-dance, ballroom, ballet, moves, waltz.

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