ballet

noun
UK: /ˈbæleɪ/
US: /bæˈleɪ/

  1. A type of dance with specific steps and poses.

    1. I like ballet very much and often go to the theater. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's been taking ballet lessons since she was five years old and loves it. [ ] [ ]

  2. A theatrical performance featuring ballet dancing.

    1. We saw a beautiful ballet last night at the opera house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tickets for the new ballet are already sold out because everyone wants to see. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

dance terpsichore toe dance
ballet adjective

  1. Relating to ballet.

    1. She wore ballet shoes during the dance class rehearsal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ballet dancer's graceful movements captivated the audience completely. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ballet" in English means: A type of dance with specific steps and poses., A theatrical performance featuring ballet dancing..

The phonetic transcription of "ballet" is /ˈbæleɪ/ in British English and /bæˈleɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ballet": dance, terpsichore, toe dance.

Example usage of "ballet": "I like ballet very much and often go to the theater.". More examples on the page.