Waltz
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /wɒlts/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Waltz is a noun meaning A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
Meaning
A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
More Meanings
- A piece of music for this dance (or in triple time).
- (informal) A simple task.
- (intransitive, transitive) To dance the waltz (with).
- (informal) To accomplish a task with little effort.
- (transitive) To move with fanfare.
- (intransitive, transitive, usually with in, into, around, etc.) To move briskly and unhesitatingly, especially in an inappropriately casual manner, or when unannounced or uninvited.
Example Sentences
He waltzed into the room like he owned the place.
You can't just waltz him in here without documentation!
While waltzing her around the room, he stepped on her toes only once.
They waltzed for twenty-one hours and seventeen minutes straight, setting a record.
Word Forms
- waltzes
- waltzing
- waltzed
Synonyms for waltz
Depending on context, synonyms include valse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include valse, dancing, dance, counterfeiting, counterfeit, twirl.
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