Meaning & Definition of Dance in English
English⟶
Dance
/dæns/
noun
1. An artistic form of nonverbal communication
synonym:
- dance
2. A party of people assembled for dancing
synonym:
- dance
3. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
synonym:
- dancing,
- dance,
- terpsichore,
- saltation
4. A party for social dancing
synonym:
- dance
verb
1. Move in a graceful and rhythmical way
- "The young girl danced into the room"
synonym:
- dance
2. Move in a pattern
- Usually to musical accompaniment
- Do or perform a dance
- "My husband and i like to dance at home to the radio"
synonym:
- dance,
- trip the light fantastic,
- trip the light fantastic toe
3. Skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways
- "Dancing flames"
- "The children danced with joy"
synonym:
- dance
Examples of using
Listening to this song makes me want to dance.
At the dance, everyone raved about my gown.
Besides that, I don't know how to dance.