galop

noun

ga·​lop ˈga-ləp How to pronounce galop (audio) ga-ˈlō How to pronounce galop (audio)
: a lively dance in duple measure
also : the music of a galop

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French galop, galope, literally, gallop entry 2

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of galop was in 1830

Dictionary Entries Near galop

Cite this Entry

“Galop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/galop. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!