dance

Definitions

1. 1intransitive verb

   To move with measured steps, or to a musical accompaniment; to go through, either alone or in company with others, with a regulated succession of movements, (commonly) to the sound of music; to trip or leap rhythmically.

2. 2intransitive verb

   To move nimbly or merrily; to express pleasure by motion; to caper; to frisk; to skip about.

3. 3transitive verb

   To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about, or up and down; to dandle.

4. 4intransitive verb

   The leaping, tripping, or measured stepping of one who dances; an amusement, in which the movements of the persons are regulated by art, in figures and in accord with music.

5. 5intransitive verb

   A tune by which dancing is regulated, as the minuet, the waltz, the cotillon, etc.

6. 6noun

   taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

   Synonyms

   dancingsaltationterpsichore
7. 7noun

   an artistic form of nonverbal communication

8. 8noun

   a party for social dancing

9. 9noun

   a party of people assembled for dancing

10. 10verb

    move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance

    "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"

11. 11verb

    move in a graceful and rhythmical way

    "The young girl danced into the room"

12. 12verb

    skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways

    "Dancing flames"

    "The children danced with joy"