dance

verb
UK: /dɑːns/
US: /dæns/

  1. To move your body to music.

    1. I like to dance at parties [ ] [ ]
    2. They dance gracefully across the stage, captivating the audience with their skill [ ] [ ]

  2. To perform a particular type of dance.

    1. Can you dance the tango? [ ] [ ]
    2. We learned to dance the waltz at our wedding, making the day even more special [ ] [ ]

  3. To move or jump about quickly and excitedly.

    1. The kids dance with joy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sunlight seemed to dance on the water, creating a mesmerizing effect [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

groove ball boogie hop jig disco
dance noun

  1. A set of movements in time to music.

    1. Let's do a dance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The traditional folk dance tells a story through intricate steps [ ] [ ]

  2. A social event where people dance.

    1. We went to a dance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The school dance is the biggest event of the year for many students [ ] [ ]

  3. A piece of music written for dancing.

    1. Play a lively dance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The composer wrote a beautiful dance specifically for the ballet performance [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dance" in English means: To move your body to music., To perform a particular type of dance., To move or jump about quickly and excitedly..

The phonetic transcription of "dance" is /dɑːns/ in British English and /dæns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dance": groove, ball, boogie, hop, jig, disco.

Example usage of "dance": "I like to dance at parties". More examples on the page.