Meaning & use
dance
A series of rhythmic movements of the body, usually performed to music.
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Their wedding dance was choreographed to a song from their first date.
The children learned a traditional folk dance for the school festival.
A note on using this word
As a verb, dance also describes any light, quick, bouncing movement, as in 'the flames danced in the fireplace.'
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set of steps.
They danced together at every party they attended.
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