dance

UK: dɑːns | US: dæns

Definition
  1. n. a series of movements and steps performed to music

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

  3. vt. to perform (a particular dance or a role in dance)

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Etymology

The word "dance" originates from the Old French dancier (to dance), which likely derived from Frankish dintjan (to tremble or whirl). Its deeper roots are uncertain but may connect to Proto-Germanic dint- (to move vigorously). The term evolved in Middle English to broadly denote rhythmic movement to music, retaining its core meaning across centuries.

Examples
  1. She loves to dance at weddings.

  2. The ballet company will dance Swan Lake next season.

  3. Traditional folk dances vary widely across cultures.

  4. He danced his way into the spotlight.

  5. The leaves danced in the autumn wind.