pirouette (Meaning)

Wordnet

pirouette (n)

(ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)

Wordnet

pirouette (v)

do a pirouette, usually as part of a dance

Webster

pirouette (n.)

A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing.

The whirling about of a horse.

Webster

pirouette (v. i.)

To perform a pirouette; to whirl, like a dancer.

pirouette Sentence Examples

  1. The prima ballerina executed a flawless pirouette on stage, spinning gracefully on one leg.
  2. The figure skater performed an intricate quadruple pirouette, leaving the audience in awe.
  3. The gymnast skillfully incorporated a pirouette into her floor routine, adding a touch of elegance.
  4. The competitive dancer wowed the judges with a series of rapid-fire pirouettes.
  5. The toddler twirled and pirouetted across the living room, her face beaming with joy.
  6. The tightrope walker maintained her balance with a graceful pirouette at the end of her performance.
  7. The martial artist used a pirouette to dodge and counterattack his opponent's strike.
  8. The fencer executed a quick pirouette to evade his rival's thrust.
  9. The figure on the carousel was eternally frozen in a mid-pirouette, a reminder of the ephemeral nature of youth.
  10. The actress gracefully pirouetted down the catwalk, showcasing the latest haute couture designs.

FAQs About the word pirouette

(ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet), do a pirouette, usually as part of a danceA whirling or turning on the toes in dancing.

curve,rotation, roll, twirl, spin, circle,wheel, gyration, reel, twist

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The prima ballerina executed a flawless pirouette on stage, spinning gracefully on one leg.

The figure skater performed an intricate quadruple pirouette, leaving the audience in awe.

The gymnast skillfully incorporated a pirouette into her floor routine, adding a touch of elegance.

The competitive dancer wowed the judges with a series of rapid-fire pirouettes.