Dancer

/ˈdæn.sɚ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who dances or whose profession is dancing.

The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.

A person who participates in a specific style of dance, often in a competitive or professional setting.

She is a contemporary dancer who has won several awards.

A performer who entertains an audience by dancing.

The group hired a dancer for their wedding reception.

Derived from the Middle English 'dancer', from the verb 'dance', which originates from the Old French 'dancer'.

dance to the beat:

To move rhythmically to music.

dance like nobody's watching:

To dance freely without concern for others' opinions.

Groove

He really knows how to get his groove on at the club.

Shuffler

At the festival, she was the best shuffler on the dance floor.