Looking for the meaning of the word DANCE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DANCE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Dance
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French dancer (verb), dance (noun), of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɑːns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Short Definition:move rhythmically to music
Examples:- their cheeks were pressed together as they danced
- all the men wanted her to dance with them
Definition:
(of a person) move in a quick and lively way
Short Definition:move in quick and lively way
Examples:- Sheila danced in gaily
Word: Dance
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɑːns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a series of steps and movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music
Short Definition:series of steps performed to music
Examples:- everyone was taking part in the dance
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