Definition of bolero
boleros
1 : a Spanish dance characterized by sharp turns, stamping of the feet, and sudden pauses in a position with one arm arched over the head; also : music in 3⁄4 time for a bolero
2 : a loose waist-length jacket open at the front
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Origin and Etymology of bolero
Spanish
First Known Use: 1787
BOLERO Defined for English Language Learners
bolero
playDefinition of bolero for English Language Learners
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: a type of Spanish dance; also : the music for this dance
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: a short jacket that does not close at the front
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