Ballerina

/ˌbæləˈriːnə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A female ballet dancer.

The ballerina performed a stunning solo during the show.

A dancer trained in ballet, known for grace and precision.

She has been a ballerina since childhood, captivating audiences with her elegance.

A woman who specializes in ballet dancing.

The ballerina's dedication to her craft was evident in every performance.

Italian ballerina, diminutive of ballera (baller), from Latin ballare (to dance).

prima ballerina

The principal female dancer in a ballet company.

ballerina slippers

Soft shoes worn by ballerinas during performances.

ballet

A highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary.

dancer

A person who performs dance.

choreographer

A person who creates dances.

A graceful and skilled female performer.

She's such a ballerina on the dance floor!

Someone regarded as elegant or stylish.

Her outfit is so ballerina; she looks amazing!