DANCE as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
   Synonym(s)
   • dancing (what does dancing mean?)
   • saltation (what does saltation mean?)
   • terpsichore (what does terpsichore mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) dance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • diversion (what does diversion mean?)
   • recreation (what does recreation mean?)
   • performing arts (what does performing arts mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • adagio (what does adagio mean?)
   • break dancing (what does break dancing mean?)
   • break dance (what does break dance mean?)
   • nautch (what does nautch mean?)
   • nauch (what does nauch mean?)
   • nautch dance (what does nautch dance mean?)
   • pavane (what does pavane mean?)
   • pavan (what does pavan mean?)
   • saraband (what does saraband mean?)
   • skank (what does skank mean?)
   • slam dancing (what does slam dancing mean?)
   • slam dance (what does slam dance mean?)
   • step dancing (what does step dancing mean?)
   • hoofing (what does hoofing mean?)
   • toe dancing (what does toe dancing mean?)
   • toe dance (what does toe dance mean?)
   • stage dancing (what does stage dancing mean?)
   • choreography (what does choreography mean?)
   • pas seul (what does pas seul mean?)
   • variation (what does variation mean?)
   • pas de deux (what does pas de deux mean?)
   • duet (what does duet mean?)
   • pas de trois (what does pas de trois mean?)
   • pas de quatre (what does pas de quatre mean?)
   • social dancing (what does social dancing mean?)
   • ritual dancing (what does ritual dancing mean?)
   • ritual dance (what does ritual dance mean?)
   • ceremonial dance (what does ceremonial dance mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • saltate (what does saltate mean?)
   • dance (what does dance mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic (what does trip the light fantastic mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic toe (what does trip the light fantastic toe mean?)
   • dance (what does dance mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic (what does trip the light fantastic mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic toe (what does trip the light fantastic toe mean?)
2. Meaning
   • an artistic form of nonverbal communication
   Hypernyms(s) dance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • art (what does art mean?)
   • fine art (what does fine art mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • extension (what does extension mean?)
   • choreography (what does choreography mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dance (what does dance mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic (what does trip the light fantastic mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic toe (what does trip the light fantastic toe mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a party for social dancing
   Hypernyms(s) dance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • party (what does party mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • ball (what does ball mean?)
   • barn dance (what does barn dance mean?)
   • hop (what does hop mean?)
   • record hop (what does record hop mean?)
   • rave (what does rave mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dance (what does dance mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic (what does trip the light fantastic mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic toe (what does trip the light fantastic toe mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a party of people assembled for dancing
   Hypernyms(s) dance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • party (what does party mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • ball (what does ball mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dance (what does dance mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic (what does trip the light fantastic mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic toe (what does trip the light fantastic toe mean?)

DANCE as VERB

1. Meaning
   • move in a pattern
   • usually to musical accompaniment
   • do or perform a dance
   Synonym(s)
   • trip the light fantastic (what does trip the light fantastic mean?)
   • trip the light fantastic toe (what does trip the light fantastic toe mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio
   Hypernyms(s) dance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • move (what does move mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • jive (what does jive mean?)
   • hoof (what does hoof mean?)
   • clog (what does clog mean?)
   • tap dance (what does tap dance mean?)
   • belly dance (what does belly dance mean?)
   • heel (what does heel mean?)
   • shimmy (what does shimmy mean?)
   • bop (what does bop mean?)
   • bebop (what does bebop mean?)
   • bump (what does bump mean?)
   • twist (what does twist mean?)
   • waltz (what does waltz mean?)
   • waltz around (what does waltz around mean?)
   • tapdance (what does tapdance mean?)
   • tap (what does tap mean?)
   • tango (what does tango mean?)
   • shag (what does shag mean?)
   • foxtrot (what does foxtrot mean?)
   • contradance (what does contradance mean?)
   • country-dance (what does country-dance mean?)
   • contredanse (what does contredanse mean?)
   • contra danse (what does contra danse mean?)
   • break dance (what does break dance mean?)
   • break-dance (what does break-dance mean?)
   • break (what does break mean?)
   • cakewalk (what does cakewalk mean?)
   • conga (what does conga mean?)
   • samba (what does samba mean?)
   • rhumba (what does rhumba mean?)
   • slam dance (what does slam dance mean?)
   • slam (what does slam mean?)
   • mosh (what does mosh mean?)
   • thrash (what does thrash mean?)
   • jig (what does jig mean?)
   • jitterbug (what does jitterbug mean?)
   • folk dance (what does folk dance mean?)
   • square dance (what does square dance mean?)
   • quickstep (what does quickstep mean?)
   • kick (what does kick mean?)
   • grind (what does grind mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dance (what does dance mean?)
   • dancing (what does dancing mean?)
   • dance (what does dance mean?)
   • terpsichore (what does terpsichore mean?)
   • saltation (what does saltation mean?)
   • dance (what does dance mean?)
   • dance (what does dance mean?)
   • dancer (what does dancer mean?)
   • social dancer (what does social dancer mean?)
   • dancer (what does dancer mean?)
   • professional dancer (what does professional dancer mean?)
   • dancing (what does dancing mean?)
   • dance (what does dance mean?)
   • terpsichore (what does terpsichore mean?)
   • saltation (what does saltation mean?)
2. Meaning
   • move in a graceful and rhythmical way
   Usage Example(s)
   • The young girl danced into the room
   Hypernyms(s) dance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • move (what does move mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • glissade (what does glissade mean?)
   • chasse (what does chasse mean?)
   • sashay (what does sashay mean?)
   • capriole (what does capriole mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dancer (what does dancer mean?)
   • social dancer (what does social dancer mean?)
   • dancer (what does dancer mean?)
   • professional dancer (what does professional dancer mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • step (what does step mean?)
3. Meaning
   • skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways
   Usage Example(s)
   • Dancing flames
   • The children danced with joy
   Hypernyms(s) dance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • move (what does move mean?)