Waltz /wɔːlts/

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

Definition

noun

A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.
A piece of music for this dance (or in triple time).

verb

To dance the waltz (with).
“They waltzed for twenty-one hours and seventeen minutes straight, setting a record.”
(usually with in, into, around, etc.) To move briskly and unhesitatingly, especially in an inappropriately casual manner, or when unannounced or uninvited.
“He waltzed into the room like he owned the place.”

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