dance 1 of 2

noun

Definition of dancenext
as in prom
a social gathering for dancing who are you taking to the dance on Saturday night?

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dance

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verb

ˈdan(t)s How to pronounce dance (audio)
1
as in to step
to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music she can't resist dancing to her favorite rock bands

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2
as in to dart
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements the lithe boxer danced around the ring, staying just out of the reach of his opponent

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Recent Examples of dance
Noun
Housed in an imposing Art Nouveau building in the heart of Old Havana, the school combines rigorous dance training with academic classes in math, Spanish, history and science. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 The video, which was released in February this year, features Swift and Gleeson as two unlucky in love singles who eventually find their way to one another, taking part in a dance contest on the way. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
Laureen Scheid and her two daughters, will join him on stage to dance, sing and play drums. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026 The fans were on their feet, dancing and having a good time, celebrating with their team. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
  1. prom
  2. step
  3. dart
  4. festival
  5. waltz
  6. flit
  7. celebration
  8. shuffle
Noun
  • The music video, an homage to the prom night episode of Laguna Beach, opens with Morris, 36, and Cavallari getting ready for prom as Branch pulls up in a Mojito!
    — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The area gets the most crowded after big events like homecoming and prom, Sheila Sarringar said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of prom
Verb
  • Between the pools, the beach, and the restaurant lineup, most guests could fill a week without stepping off property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • When Kaczynski reluctantly steps outside, the agents waiting nearby move in and arrest him.
    — Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of step
Verb
  • On Thursday night, the Falcons saw Bowman dart around the field, throw his body into ball carriers and get his hands on passes.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Sam Levy’s editing likewise darts associatively between these moods, seemingly letting sense memory shape the chronology of proceedings.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of dart
Noun
  • Hang Out On The Lawrenceville Lawn Another place at the heart of the community is the Lawrenceville Lawn, a giant greenspace that hosts regular events, concerts, and festivals.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The festival’s opening and some of its program have backing from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of festival
Verb
  • Sixteen local candidates, all of them incumbent Democrats, are unopposed and will waltz into office without being challenged.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Of course don’t just waltz in anywhere without tickets or reservations—traveling in the off season still requires the usual due diligence as a traveler.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of waltz
Verb
  • The ends flitted out and folded centimeters above her brows, blending between the relaxed waves that moved over her shoulders.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Guests flitted around, in and out of racks filled with Skims’s big apparel and underwear hitters, and making use of the Skims photobooth.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of flit
Noun
  • At a small celebration dinner in San Francisco after the deal closed, Basu Trivedi was stunned by their choice of lodging.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • However, the holiday season tends to see a spike each year as people congregate for parties, celebrations and gatherings.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebration
Verb
  • The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs — both gearing up for the playoffs during the final weekend of the regular Major League Baseball season — had to shuffle the schedule for their three-game series.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The longtime headquarters of CBS News’s most hallowed properties—60 Minutes and Inside Edition—was recently hollowed out in a Paramount acquisition that saw personalities and producers shuffled to a center across the street.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of shuffle

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