dance

Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English dauncen, from Anglo-Norman dauncer, from Vulgar Latin *dantiāre, of uncertain origin. Displaced Old English sealtian, and partially displaced Old English hlēapan (“to leap, dance, run”) (whence modern leap). Doublet of danza.

Example Sentences

• "I do a dance when she plays the drums!"
• "He does the Fortnite dance with his friends in school."
• ""I ought to arise and go forth with timbrels and with dances; but, do you know, I am not inclined to revels? There has been a little—just a very little bit too much festivity so far …. Not that I don't adore dinners and gossip and dances; not that I do not love to pervade bright and glittering places.[…]""