WALTZ | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Waltz

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 18th century: from German Walzer, from walzen ‘revolve’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: wɔːl(t)s
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: wɒl(t)s
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a dance in triple time performed by a couple, who as a pair turn rhythmically round and round as they progress around the dance floor

Short Definition:

dance in triple time performed by couple

Examples:
  • he thought the waltz the most difficult dance to master

Word: Waltz

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: wɔːl(t)s
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: wɒl(t)s
Dialects: British English
Definition:

dance a waltz

Short Definition:

dance waltz

Examples:
  • I waltzed across the floor with the lieutenant
Definition:

act casually, confidently, or inconsiderately

Short Definition:

act casually or inconsiderately

Examples:
  • you can't waltz in here and bark orders at me

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