Dance Definition & Meaning

dance
noun
  1. an artistic form of nonverbal communication
  2. a party of people assembled for dancing
  3. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
  4. a party for social dancing
verb
  1. move in a graceful and rhythmical way; "The young girl danced into the room"
  2. move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
  3. skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways; "Dancing flames"; "The children danced with joy"

Synonyms for dance

dancing noun

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

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terpsichore noun

(Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time

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"Dance" in song lyrics

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  • "See my hand's is on the booty when we slow dance"
    10sion — Let's Get it On
  • "And get, beyond the record dance"
    2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 f/ Janelle Renee — More Go
  • "It's the Bart, y'all, the brand new dance"
    2 Live Crew — Do the Bart

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Frequently asked questions

What does dance mean?
an artistic form of nonverbal communication a party of people assembled for dancing taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music a party for social dancing move in a graceful and rhythmical way; "The young girl danced into the room" move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio" skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways; "Dancing flames"; "The children danced with joy"
What part of speech is dance?
Dance is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does dance have?
Dance has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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