Definition of pirouette
: a rapid whirling about of the body; especially : a full turn on the toe or ball of one foot in ballet
pirouette
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Examples of pirouette in a Sentence
the elegant pirouettes of the prima ballerina
the ballerina's perfectly executed pirouette
Origin and Etymology of pirouette
French, literally, teetotum
First Known Use: 1706
PIROUETTE Defined for English Language Learners
pirouette
playDefinition of pirouette for English Language Learners
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: a full turn on the front of one foot in ballet
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