ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dancer

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɑːnsə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dancer is a noun meaning (dance) A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

Meaning

(dance) A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

More Meanings

  1. (euphemistic) A stripper.
  2. (obsolete, slang) Synonym of garreter (“a thief who used housetops to enter by garret windows”).

Example Sentences

I'm a terrible dancer.
[A]bout 40 were burglars, "dancers," "garreters," and other adepts with the skeleton keys.

Word Forms

Synonyms for dancer

Depending on context, synonyms include stepper, garreter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ballerina, singer, artist, stripper, partner, favourite.

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