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Dance meaning

What does “dance” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dance” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an artistic form of nonverbal communication.

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

    Synonymsdancingterpsichoresaltation

  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”

    Synonymstrip the light fantastictrip the light fantastic toe

  3. skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways

    “Dancing flames”

    “The children danced with joy”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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