Dance
[dæːns]
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Dance
noun
- A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
- A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.
- A normally horizontal stripe called a fess that has been modified to zig-zag across the center of a coat of arms from dexter to sinister.
- A genre of modern music characterised by sampled beats, repetitive rhythms and few lyrics.
- The art, profession, and study of dancing.
verb
- To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
"I danced with her all night long."
- To leap or move lightly and rapidly.
"His eyes danced with pleasure as he spoke. She accused her political opponent of dancing around the issue instead of confronting it."
- To perform the steps to.
"Have you ever danced the tango?"
- To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.
- To make love or have sex.
"You make me feel like dancing."
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