Meaning of dance in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dæns/

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1. Verb

   dance

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French dancer (verb), dance (noun), of unknown origin

   Definitions

   1. move in a graceful and rhythmical way

   Examples

   • « The young girl danced into the room »
2. 2. move in a pattern

   Examples

   • « usually to musical accompaniment »
   • « do or perform a dance »
   • « My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio »
3. 3. skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways

   Examples

   • « Dancing flames »
   • « The children danced with joy »

4. Noun

   dance

   Definitions

   1. an artistic form of nonverbal communication
5. 2. a party of people assembled for dancing
6. 3. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
7. 4. a party for social dancing