bolero

noun

bo·​le·​ro bə-ˈler-(ˌ)ō 

-ˈle-rō

plural 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

Examples of bolero in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also a few interludes and bits of new music she’s written for different parts of the show, including a flamenco-style arrangement and a piece of a bolero. —Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025

Monica Barbaro Monica Barbaro tips her bolero in a white coat, black gloves and a tulle skirt, all Dior, with Bulgari jewelry. —Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025

The goal with the bolero set was to have something that looks super fashionable and cute, but can also allow a full range of motion. —Outside Online, 17 May 2025

The boy in the chartreuse bolero approaches and Magenta lifts the rope. —Amy Virshup, Vulture, 14 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bolero

• bracero
• estero
• herero
• montero
• potrero
• primero
• prospero
• romero
• sombrero
• vaquero
• wheelbarrow
• aero

Kids Definition

bolero

noun

bo·​le·​ro bə-ˈle(ə)r-ō 

plural boleros

1

: a Spanish dance in ¾ time

2

: a waist-length jacket open at the front