danced; dancing
1
: to move one's body rhythmically usually to music : to engage in or perform a dance (see dance entry 2 sense 2)
dancing to our favorite song
Shall we dance?
2
: to move or seem to move up and down or about in a quick or lively manner
dance for joy
leaves dancing in the wind
1
: to perform or take part in as a dancer
dance the waltz
2
: to cause to dance
danced the baby on her knee
3
: to bring into a specified condition by dancing
danced his way into her heart
dancer
noun
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Synonyms of dance
Examples of dance in a Sentence
He never learned how to dance.
She has always loved to dance.
I like the song but it's really hard to dance to.
He danced her across the floor.
She dances with a famous ballet company.
She's a great actress, and she can dance and sing, too.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 June 2026
And then a small bird would swoop through the frame, or a breeze would cause the dry brush to wiggle in unison as if dancing.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026
In one clip, McCaffrey is seen dancing along to the music.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Nevertheless, the Moon is dancing beautifully with both Venus and Jupiter, which makes this a day of mutual generosity and loving vibes.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dance. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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dance
1 of 2 verb
danced; dancing
1
: to engage in or perform a dance
2
: to move quickly up and down or about
3
: to perform or take part in as a dancer
dancer
noun
dance
2 of 2 noun1
: an act or instance of dancing
2
: a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed to music
3
: a social gathering for dancing
4
: a piece of music by which dancing may be guided
5
: the art of dancing
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