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Dance: meaning, definitions and examples

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dance

 

[ dรฆns ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

performing arts

A series of movements involving rhythm and expression, typically performed to music.

Synonyms

choreography, movement, performance

Examples of usage

  • She took dance lessons for years.
  • The ballet dancer performed a beautiful dance on stage.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

Synonyms

groove, move, sway

Examples of usage

  • The crowd started to dance to the beat of the music.
  • He danced with joy when he heard the good news.

Translations

Translations of the word "dance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น danรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅƒเคคเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tanz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะฝะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ taniec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท danse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ danza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‚ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tanec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tanec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ˆž่นˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ples

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™qs

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ danza

Word origin

The word 'dance' originated from the Old French word 'dancier' which means 'to dance'. It has been a form of expression and celebration in various cultures throughout history. Dancing is not only a form of entertainment but also a way to express emotions and tell stories through movement.

See also: danceable, dancer, dancing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,995, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.