dance

1 of 2

verb

ˈdan(t)s

ˈdän(t)s

danced; dancing

intransitive verb

: to move one's body rhythmically usually to music : to engage in or perform a dance (see dance entry 2 sense 2)

dancing to our favorite song

Shall we dance?

: to move or seem to move up and down or about in a quick or lively manner

dance for joy

leaves dancing in the wind

transitive verb

: to perform or take part in as a dancer

dance the waltz

: to cause to dance

danced the baby on her knee

: to bring into a specified condition by dancing

danced his way into her heart

danceable

ˈdan(t)-sə-bəl How to pronounce dance (audio)

adjective

dancer noun

dance

2 of 2

noun

often attributive

: an act or instance of moving one's body rhythmically usually to music : an act or instance of dancing (see dance entry 1 sense 1)

the couple's first dance as husband and wife

May I have this dance?

: a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed to music

slow dances

dance moves

: a social gathering for dancing

a high school dance

: a piece of music by which dancing may be guided

: the art of dancing

studied dance in college

Example Sentences

Verb He never learned how to dance. She has always loved to dance. I like the song but it's really hard to dance to. He danced her across the floor. She dances with a famous ballet company. She's a great actress, and she can dance and sing, too. Noun They can do all the popular dances. The only dance he knows how to do is the twist. How about one more dance? He stopped right in the middle of the dance to tie his shoe. He did a celebration dance in the end zone after scoring the touchdown. She studied dance in college. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

From food to dance to music, Black influence– from West and Central Africa especially– has shaped many popular Latino traditions.

Malaika Jabali, Essence, 15 Sep. 2022 This two-story bar with an outdoor rooftop is known as a place to dance to popping club music, with a club floor, a bar and a beer garden that also serves pizzas like the Honey Bear made with Calabrian salumi, burrata, chili and honey.

Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The fresh salsa track is perfect to dance to at any Mother’s Day fiesta.

Billboard Staff, Billboard, 5 May 2022 Horses have been taught to trot and dance to some of composer Georges Bizet’s immortal melodies in a groundbreaking collaboration between Opera Theater of Connecticut, Patricia Norcia Dressage and High Hopes Therapeutic Riding.

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Sep. 2022 In ancient Hawai'i, men were the first to dance hula, and the best dancers were even chosen to become warriors.

Kathleen Benoza, CNN, 30 Aug. 2022 Throughout the event, guests got to pose and dance in colorful wigs of all styles.

Whitney Perry, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2022 From his best friend (Christian Vázquez) shipped off in a trade, to his own scuffling, to the descent in the playoff standings, Bogaerts, finally, had a reason to dance.

Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Immediately after sharing this story and reading a poem by Ms. Angelou, my opponent called the perpetrator who had harassed me in public to get up and dance with her.

oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2022

Noun

As glow sticks spun in the night sky, the dance-pop singer told an audience of thousands to look at the stars — and remember all the young men who will never see them again.

Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2022 The festival features musical guests, including Grammy Award winner, Mykal Rose of Black Uhuru reggae group and cultural dance performances.

Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2022 Milian will star as Collette Jones, a character previously played by the late Rivera, in the dance series.

Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2022 During pregame warmups Nichols will slip into dance routines.

Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Foley Cusano’s husband, Stephen Cusano, runs Parkville Studios, where the dance company rehearses.

Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2022 When Carmen arrives, Masilda tells her stories from the past and implores the young woman to grieve through dance.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 The battle sequence that follows is sharp and concise, a cyclone of sinewy limbs and blazing machetes that’s part stylized interpretive dance, part traditional fight choreography.

Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Sep. 2022 Historic Gruene is now known for its food, shopping and is home to the oldest continuously operating dance hall in Texas.

Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

dance 1 of 2

verb

ˈdans

danced; dancing

: to step or move through a series of movements usually in time to music

: to move about or up and down quickly and lightly

Butterflies danced in the garden.

dance

2 of 2

noun

: an act of stepping or moving through a series of movements usually in time to music

: a social gathering for dancing

: a set of movements or steps for dancing usually in time to special music

The samba is a popular dance of Brazil.

: the art of dancing

She is studying dance.

单词	dances
释义	dance 1 of 2 verb ˈdan(t)s ˈdän(t)s danced; dancing intransitive verb 1 : to move one's body rhythmically usually to music : to engage in or perform a dance (see dance entry 2 sense 2) dancing to our favorite song Shall we dance? 2 : to move or seem to move up and down or about in a quick or lively manner dance for joy leaves dancing in the wind transitive verb 1 : to perform or take part in as a dancer dance the waltz 2 : to cause to dance danced the baby on her knee 3 : to bring into a specified condition by dancing danced his way into her heart danceable ˈdan(t)-sə-bəl adjective dancer noun dance 2 of 2 noun often attributive 1 : an act or instance of moving one's body rhythmically usually to music : an act or instance of dancing (see dance entry 1 sense 1) the couple's first dance as husband and wife May I have this dance? 2 : a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed to music slow dances dance moves 3 : a social gathering for dancing a high school dance 4 : a piece of music by which dancing may be guided 5 : the art of dancing studied dance in college Phrases dance attendance : to attend in an eager and servile manner a celebrity used to having people dance attendance on him Synonyms Verb foot (it) hoof (it) step Noun ball cotillion cotillon formal hop prom See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He never learned how to dance. She has always loved to dance. I like the song but it's really hard to dance to. He danced her across the floor. She dances with a famous ballet company. She's a great actress, and she can dance and sing, too. Noun They can do all the popular dances. The only dance he knows how to do is the twist. How about one more dance? He stopped right in the middle of the dance to tie his shoe. He did a celebration dance in the end zone after scoring the touchdown. She studied dance in college. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb From food to dance to music, Black influence– from West and Central Africa especially– has shaped many popular Latino traditions. Malaika Jabali, Essence, 15 Sep. 2022 This two-story bar with an outdoor rooftop is known as a place to dance to popping club music, with a club floor, a bar and a beer garden that also serves pizzas like the Honey Bear made with Calabrian salumi, burrata, chili and honey. Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The fresh salsa track is perfect to dance to at any Mother’s Day fiesta. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 5 May 2022 Horses have been taught to trot and dance to some of composer Georges Bizet’s immortal melodies in a groundbreaking collaboration between Opera Theater of Connecticut, Patricia Norcia Dressage and High Hopes Therapeutic Riding. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Sep. 2022 In ancient Hawai'i, men were the first to dance hula, and the best dancers were even chosen to become warriors. Kathleen Benoza, CNN, 30 Aug. 2022 Throughout the event, guests got to pose and dance in colorful wigs of all styles. Whitney Perry, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2022 From his best friend (Christian Vázquez) shipped off in a trade, to his own scuffling, to the descent in the playoff standings, Bogaerts, finally, had a reason to dance. Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Immediately after sharing this story and reading a poem by Ms. Angelou, my opponent called the perpetrator who had harassed me in public to get up and dance with her. oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2022 Noun As glow sticks spun in the night sky, the dance-pop singer told an audience of thousands to look at the stars — and remember all the young men who will never see them again. Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2022 The festival features musical guests, including Grammy Award winner, Mykal Rose of Black Uhuru reggae group and cultural dance performances. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2022 Milian will star as Collette Jones, a character previously played by the late Rivera, in the dance series. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2022 During pregame warmups Nichols will slip into dance routines. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Foley Cusano’s husband, Stephen Cusano, runs Parkville Studios, where the dance company rehearses. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2022 When Carmen arrives, Masilda tells her stories from the past and implores the young woman to grieve through dance. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 The battle sequence that follows is sharp and concise, a cyclone of sinewy limbs and blazing machetes that’s part stylized interpretive dance, part traditional fight choreography. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Sep. 2022 Historic Gruene is now known for its food, shopping and is home to the oldest continuously operating dance hall in Texas. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English dauncen, from Anglo-French dancer First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing dance clog dance dance floor dance to someone's tune make a song and dance about (something) line dance song and dance step dance sun dance tap dance war dance contra dance barn dance dance hall belly dance ballroom dance ring dance dance-off dance card dance the night away country-dance Saint Vitus' dance lead (someone) a (merry) dance sword dance square dance toe dance dance my heart out round dance snake dance shadow dance tea dance dance attendance Saint Vitus's dance dance to the tune of (someone) St. Vitus's dance See More clog dance dance floor dance to someone's tune make a song and dance about (something) line dance song and dance step dance sun dance tap dance war dance contra dance barn dance dance hall belly dance ballroom dance ring dance dance-off dance card dance the night away country-dance Saint Vitus' dance lead (someone) a (merry) dance sword dance square dance toe dance dance my heart out round dance snake dance shadow dance tea dance dance attendance Saint Vitus's dance dance to the tune of (someone) St. Vitus's dance See More Kids Definition dance 1 of 2 verb ˈdans danced; dancing 1 : to step or move through a series of movements usually in time to music 2 : to move about or up and down quickly and lightly Butterflies danced in the garden. dance 2 of 2 noun 1 : an act of stepping or moving through a series of movements usually in time to music 2 : a social gathering for dancing 3 : a set of movements or steps for dancing usually in time to special music The samba is a popular dance of Brazil. 4 : the art of dancing She is studying dance. dances 1 of 2 noun plural of dance as in proms a social gathering for dancing who are you taking to the dance on Saturday night? Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance proms festivals celebrations festivities balls cotillions parties hops events formals masquerades receptions galas hoedowns soirees fetes masques shindigs masks cotillons mixers square dances soirées blowouts fêtes dances 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of dance 1 as in steps to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music she can't resist dancing to her favorite rock bands Synonyms & Similar Words steps waltzes shuffles struts boogies prances tangos jitterbugs mambos jigs polkas hoofs (it) trips bops shimmies shakes a leg tap-dances jives gavottes foots (it) shags trips the light fantastic twists treads boogeys fox-trots 2 as in darts to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements the lithe boxer danced around the ring, staying just out of the reach of his opponent Synonyms & Similar Words darts flits flutters flicks flirts flickers flies scurries zips flitters wanders skips sprints speeds sails scuttles zooms shoots roams dashes skitters zings scampers meanders rambles scuds Antonyms & Near Antonyms floats hangs hovers
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dance

verb

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Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing dance

Kids Definition

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