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
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The fashion icon and budding supermodel arrived at The Ritz in Paris in all-black looks — Kate in a sheer lace dress and a bolero and Lila in a slip and overcoat.
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Her work over the years has ranged from pop, folk-rock, trip-hop, electronica and reggaeton to cumbia, ranchera, mariachi, bolero and banda.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
On their second album their explorations came out as a swirl of melodic hard rock that pulled in ska, reggae, one bolero, and anything else in its path.
—Beverly Bryan, SPIN, 14 Mar. 2024
Miguel, who records solely in Spanish, was the best-selling Latin artist of the '90s and is credited with popularizing the bolero genre in the mainstream.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
For a pop of color to break up the black and cream palette, Beyoncé added turquoise and silver drop earrings and a matching bolero tie — both from the Mahnaz Collection.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton Speaking of Wicked, Grande’s co-star Cynthia Erivo channeled her inner Elphaba in this custom look by Louis Vuitton, with both the gown and its ruffled bolero jacket crafted of emerald green leather.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
If this doesn't fit with your dream dress, consider a bodysuit or bolero that can be removed after the ceremony.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
Boyle Heights’ last surviving ballroom The Paramount is fitting for the old soul who is influenced by ’90s Britpop, ’60s folk, Argentinian rock, boleros and Cuban ballads.
—Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Her work over the years has ranged from pop, folk-rock, trip-hop, electronica and reggaeton to cumbia, ranchera, mariachi, bolero and banda.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
On their second album their explorations came out as a swirl of melodic hard rock that pulled in ska, reggae, one bolero, and anything else in its path.
—Beverly Bryan, SPIN, 14 Mar. 2024
Miguel, who records solely in Spanish, was the best-selling Latin artist of the '90s and is credited with popularizing the bolero genre in the mainstream.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
For a pop of color to break up the black and cream palette, Beyoncé added turquoise and silver drop earrings and a matching bolero tie — both from the Mahnaz Collection.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
Cynthia Erivo in Louis Vuitton Speaking of Wicked, Grande’s co-star Cynthia Erivo channeled her inner Elphaba in this custom look by Louis Vuitton, with both the gown and its ruffled bolero jacket crafted of emerald green leather.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024
If this doesn't fit with your dream dress, consider a bodysuit or bolero that can be removed after the ceremony.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
Boyle Heights’ last surviving ballroom The Paramount is fitting for the old soul who is influenced by ’90s Britpop, ’60s folk, Argentinian rock, boleros and Cuban ballads.
—Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2024
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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
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