dance (Meaning)

Wordnet

dance (n)

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

Wordnet

dance (v)

move in a graceful and rhythmical way

move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance

skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways

Webster

dance (v. i.)

To move with measured steps, or to a musical accompaniment; to go through, either alone or in company with others, with a regulated succession of movements, (commonly) to the sound of music; to trip or leap rhythmically.

To move nimbly or merrily; to express pleasure by motion; to caper; to frisk; to skip about.

The leaping, tripping, or measured stepping of one who dances; an amusement, in which the movements of the persons are regulated by art, in figures and in accord with music.

A tune by which dancing is regulated, as the minuet, the waltz, the cotillon, etc.

Webster

dance (v. t.)

To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about, or up and down; to dandle.

dance Sentence Examples

  1. The music pulsed, and the crowd began to **dance** with wild abandon.
  2. The ballerina's graceful **dance** captivated the audience with its elegance and precision.
  3. Raindrops **danced** on the windowpane, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.
  4. They swayed to the rhythm, their laughter echoing through the room as they **danced** the night away.
  5. The children **danced** with pure joy, their carefree expressions radiating happiness.
  6. The leaves **danced** in the gentle breeze, whispering secrets to the wind.
  7. He took her hand, leading her into a slow **dance** under the moonlight.
  8. The flames **danced** hypnotically in the fireplace, casting flickering shadows on the walls.
  9. The modern art exhibit featured a video installation of robots **dancing** in a synchronized performance.
  10. Traditional **dances** tell stories of a culture's history and heritage, passed down through generations.

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The music pulsed, and the crowd began to **dance** with wild abandon.

The ballerina's graceful **dance** captivated the audience with its elegance and precision.

Raindrops **danced** on the windowpane, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.

They swayed to the rhythm, their laughter echoing through the room as they **danced** the night away.