dance

dance · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

  2. 2.

    To move in a quick, lively way.

  3. 3.

    To perform a particular type of dance.

  4. 4.

    A series of movements performed to music.

  5. 5.

    A social gathering at which people dance.

  6. 6.

    A piece of music for dancing to.

Related words

Antonyms: stand still
See also: ballet, music, waltz
Synonyms: boogie, groove, move, sway

Etymology

From Old French dancier (modern French danser), of uncertain origin. Possibly from Frankish dintjan meaning "to tremble" or from a Germanic root meaning "to stretch." First recorded in English in the 13th century.