Dance

[dæːns]

The meaning and definition of Dance, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
    β€œI danced with her all night long.”
  2. To leap or move lightly and rapidly.
    β€œHis eyes danced with pleasure as he spoke.Β Β  She accused her political opponent of dancing around the issue instead of confronting it.”
noun
  1. A battle of wits, especially one commonly fought between two rivals.
    β€œSo how much longer are we gonna do this dance?”
  2. A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms throw shapes do the deed get some have sex

Origin

From Middle English daunsen, from Anglo-Norman dancer.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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