Search results
- DictionaryDance/dans/
verb
- 1. move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps: "their cheeks were pressed together as they danced"
- 2. (of a person) move in a quick and lively way: "Sheila danced in gaily"
noun
- 1. a series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music: "everyone was taking part in the dance"
to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music. to leap, skip, etc., as from excitement or emotion; move nimbly or quickly: to dance with joy. Synonyms: prance, gambol, frolic, caper, cavort. to bob up and down:
noun. uk / dɑːns / us / dæns / B1 [ C ] a particular series of movements that you perform to music or the type of music that is connected with it: The band played a slow dance. A2 [ C ] a social occasion where people dance, especially a formal occasion in a large room: They're having an end-of-term dinner-dance.
Definitions of dance. noun. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music. synonyms: dancing, saltation, terpsichore. see more. noun. an artistic form of nonverbal communication. see more. noun. a party of people assembled for dancing. see more. noun. a party for social dancing. see more. verb.
noun. uk / dɑːns / us. dance noun (MOVING) A1. the activity of moving your feet and body to music: I had a dance with my dad. More examples. dance noun (STEPS) B1. a particular set of steps or movements to music: My favourite dance is the tango. dance noun (EVENT) a social event where people dance to music. dance noun (ACTIVITY) A2.
[countable] an act of dancing. Let's have a dance. He did a little dance of triumph. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. [countable] a social event at which people dance. We hold a dance every year to raise money for charity. see also barn dance, dinner dance, tea dance. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
Britannica Dictionary definition of DANCE. 1. a [no object] : to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played. He never learned how to dance. She has always loved to dance. I like the song but it's really hard to dance to. [+] more examples.
noun. a successive group of rhythmical steps or bodily motions, or both, usually executed to music. an act or round of dancing; set: May I have this dance? the art of dancing: to study dance. a social gathering or party for dancing; ball: Was he invited to the dance?
