line dance

noun

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2
: a dance performed by a group usually in single file
3
: a dance in which the dancers stand in ranks while performing a particular set of steps in unison
line dancer noun
line dancing noun

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Beginner line dances include Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, and Power Jam. Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Dec. 2025 Are tai chi and line dancing the key to staying young? Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025 These are the perfect pair for nights out — like going line dancing with your besties, which is surging in popularity — or to channel an anticipated Act III album from Beyoncé. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 7 Oct. 2025 Belly dance, hula, tai chi, sword dance, Korean drum, Latin line dance and other presentations were scheduled as well. Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for line dance

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of line dance was in 1948

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“Line dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20dance. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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