English

dance

dæns, dɑːns
Meaning: a social event where people dance to music; a sequence of rhythmic steps
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: dɑːns

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Example sentences

They are going to the high school's annual dance tonight.
They are going to the high school's annual dance tonight.
She moved supply across the dance floor.
She moved supply across the dance floor.
The dancers performed a ritual dance to celebrate the harvest.
The dancers performed a ritual dance to celebrate the harvest.
The dance contest was a close competition between the two top-rated teams.
The dance contest was a close competition between the two top-rated teams.
He was too shy to ask her for a dance.
He was too shy to ask her for a dance.

Usage Notes

As a noun, it can refer to the event itself (like a ball or party) or the specific movements performed.

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