Synonyms of prance

prance

verb

ˈpran(t)s 

as in to strut

to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements

pranced across the room dressed in an outrageous costume

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strut
• stalk
• sashay
• stride
• swagger
• tiptoe
• shuffle
• step
• parade
• pad
• sweep
• mince
• traipse
• tread
• stagger
• lurch
• pussyfoot
• flounce
• pace
• promenade
• shamble
• pound
• lumber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prance

Besides his frenetic and prancing stage presence and whimsical storytelling, Fleming’s HBO special was memorable for his purple bodysuit designed by Anthony Sartino, who famously created wardrobes for the late rock star Prince. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

His Nieuport 17 aircraft bore a black prancing horse, said to be a tribute to the Piemonte Reale Cavalleria Regiment, the Italian army cavalry unit in which Baracca served before becoming an aviator. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

As Darrell Royal, the old football coach at Texas once said … one of his players pranced into the end zone and started beating on his own chest. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

In the music video for the song, Stiteler prances around several iconic locations in Puerto Rico and takes viewers on a visual journey across the Island. — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026