dance

About 29.50 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

   I do a dance when she plays the drums!

2. noun A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.

   The dance we had in August 2008 is one of the greatest moments of my life!

3. noun The art, profession, and study of dancing.
4. noun Ellipsis of electronic dance music.
5. noun A piece of music with a particular dance rhythm.
6. noun A battle of wits, especially one commonly fought between two rivals.

   So how much longer are we gonna do this dance?

7. noun Any strenuous or difficult movement, action, or task.
8. noun A repetitive movement used in communication between worker honey bees.

Similar words

trip the light fantastic terpsichore cotillion tap-dance ballroom ballet moves waltz tango choreography

Often followed by

and of with in floor to is was at

Word family

danceable danced dancer dancers dances dancing