Definition of dance

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Definition of dance

  • move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance (verb)

    Examples

    1. My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio

    Synonyms

    1. trip the light fantastic
    2. trip the light fantastic toe
  • taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dancing
    2. saltation
    3. terpsichore
  • an artistic form of nonverbal communication (noun)
  • a party for social dancing (noun)
  • a party of people assembled for dancing (noun)
  • move in a graceful and rhythmical way (verb)

    Examples

    1. The young girl danced into the room
  • skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways (verb)

    Examples

    1. The children danced with joy

See definition of dance in Merriam Webster