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BNC: 2345 COCA: 1671

dance

1 dance /ˈdæns/ Brit /ˈdɑːns/ verb
dances; danced; dancing
1 dance
/ˈdæns/ Brit /ˈdɑːns/
verb
dances; danced; dancing
Learner's definition of DANCE
[no object] : to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played跳舞
[+ object] : to move with and guide (someone) as music plays : to dance with (someone)带(或与)…跳舞
[+ object] : to perform (a particular type of dance)跳(某种舞)
[no object] : to perform as a dancer表演舞蹈
[no object] : to move quickly up and down, from side to side, etc.跳跃;雀跃;轻快地移动

dance to someone's tune

: to do what someone wants or forces you to do听从某人;唯命是从;言听计从

— dancer

noun, plural dancers [count]

— dancing

adjective

— dancing

noun [noncount]
see also ballroom dancing, break dancing, lap dancing
2 dance /ˈdæns/ Brit /ˈdɑːns/ noun
plural dances
2 dance
/ˈdæns/ Brit /ˈdɑːns/
noun
plural dances
Learner's definition of DANCE
[count] : a series of movements that are done as music is playing : a way of dancing舞;舞蹈
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
see also barn dance, belly dance, line dance, square dance, tap dance, war dance
[count] : an act of dancing跳舞
[noncount] : the art or activity of dancing舞蹈(艺术)
[count] : a social event at which people dance舞会
[count] : a song or piece of music (such as a waltz) to which people dance舞曲
see also song and dance

lead someone a (merry) dance

see 1lead
BNC: 2345 COCA: 1671

dance

1 of 2

verb

ˈdan(t)s How to pronounce dance (audio)
ˈdän(t)s
danced; dancing

intransitive verb

1
: to move one's body rhythmically usually to music : to engage in or perform a dance (see dance entry 2 sense 2)
dancing to our favorite song
Shall we dance?
2
: to move or seem to move up and down or about in a quick or lively manner
dance for joy
leaves dancing in the wind

transitive verb

1
: to perform or take part in as a dancer
dance the waltz
2
: to cause to dance
danced the baby on her knee
3
: to bring into a specified condition by dancing
danced his way into her heart
danceable adjective
dancer noun

dance

2 of 2

noun

often attributive
1
: an act or instance of moving one's body rhythmically usually to music : an act or instance of dancing (see dance entry 1 sense 1)
the couple's first dance as husband and wife
May I have this dance?
2
: a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed to music
slow dances
dance moves
3
: a social gathering for dancing
a high school dance
4
: a piece of music by which dancing may be guided
5
: the art of dancing
studied dance in college
Phrases
dance attendance
: to attend in an eager and servile manner
a celebrity used to having people dance attendance on him

Example Sentences

Verb He never learned how to dance. She has always loved to dance. I like the song but it's really hard to dance to. He danced her across the floor. She dances with a famous ballet company. She's a great actress, and she can dance and sing, too. Noun They can do all the popular dances. The only dance he knows how to do is the twist. How about one more dance? He stopped right in the middle of the dance to tie his shoe. He did a celebration dance in the end zone after scoring the touchdown. She studied dance in college. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
From food to dance to music, Black influence– from West and Central Africa especially– has shaped many popular Latino traditions. Malaika Jabali, Essence, 15 Sep. 2022 This two-story bar with an outdoor rooftop is known as a place to dance to popping club music, with a club floor, a bar and a beer garden that also serves pizzas like the Honey Bear made with Calabrian salumi, burrata, chili and honey. Sofia Krusmark, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The fresh salsa track is perfect to dance to at any Mother’s Day fiesta. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 5 May 2022 Horses have been taught to trot and dance to some of composer Georges Bizet’s immortal melodies in a groundbreaking collaboration between Opera Theater of Connecticut, Patricia Norcia Dressage and High Hopes Therapeutic Riding. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Sep. 2022 In ancient Hawai'i, men were the first to dance hula, and the best dancers were even chosen to become warriors. Kathleen Benoza, CNN, 30 Aug. 2022 Throughout the event, guests got to pose and dance in colorful wigs of all styles. Whitney Perry, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2022 From his best friend (Christian Vázquez) shipped off in a trade, to his own scuffling, to the descent in the playoff standings, Bogaerts, finally, had a reason to dance. Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Aug. 2022 Immediately after sharing this story and reading a poem by Ms. Angelou, my opponent called the perpetrator who had harassed me in public to get up and dance with her. oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2022
Noun
As glow sticks spun in the night sky, the dance-pop singer told an audience of thousands to look at the stars — and remember all the young men who will never see them again. Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2022 The festival features musical guests, including Grammy Award winner, Mykal Rose of Black Uhuru reggae group and cultural dance performances. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2022 Milian will star as Collette Jones, a character previously played by the late Rivera, in the dance series. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 17 Sep. 2022 During pregame warmups Nichols will slip into dance routines. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Foley Cusano’s husband, Stephen Cusano, runs Parkville Studios, where the dance company rehearses. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2022 When Carmen arrives, Masilda tells her stories from the past and implores the young woman to grieve through dance. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 The battle sequence that follows is sharp and concise, a cyclone of sinewy limbs and blazing machetes that’s part stylized interpretive dance, part traditional fight choreography. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Sep. 2022 Historic Gruene is now known for its food, shopping and is home to the oldest continuously operating dance hall in Texas. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English dauncen, from Anglo-French dancer

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dance was in the 14th century
BNC: 2345 COCA: 1671
dance

noun¹

1series of steps/movements to music跳舞ADJECTIVE | VERB + DANCE | DANCE + NOUN ADJECTIVElittle小段舞蹈fast, lively快步舞;歡快的舞蹈slow, stately慢步舞;莊重的舞步first, last第一支舞;最後一支舞Save the last dance for me.最後一支舞和我跳吧。traditional傳統舞蹈ritual祭祀舞ballroom, folk, square, tap, etc.交誼舞、民間舞、方形舞、踢踏舞等rain, victory求雨舞;勝利之舞mating求偶舞pigeons performing their mating dance跳着求偶舞的鴿子VERB + DANCEdance, do, perform跳舞;表演舞蹈In her delight she got up and did a little dance.她一時高興,站起來跳了一小會兒舞。have跳舞May I have the next dance?可以賞光跳下一曲嗎?I felt like having a dance.我想跳舞。like願意跳舞Would you like a dance?你願意跳一曲嗎?sit out不參加跳舞She had to sit out the last dance because of a twisted ankle.她腳踝扭了,就沒有跳最後一曲。DANCE + NOUNmusic, rhythm舞曲;舞蹈節奏performance, programme/program, routine, sequence, step舞蹈表演;舞蹈節目;一套固定舞蹈動作;一組舞蹈動作;舞步partner舞伴class, instructor, lesson, school, teacher舞蹈班;舞蹈教練;舞蹈課;舞蹈學校;舞蹈老師club舞蹈俱樂部floor, hall, studio舞池;舞廳;舞蹈工作室
dance

noun²

2social meeting with dancing舞會ADJECTIVE | VERB + DANCE | DANCE + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEbarn, square穀倉舞;方形舞school學校舞會homecoming, prom, Sadie Hawkins (= when female students invite male students) (all NAmE) 校友返校舞會;年終班級舞會;(女生邀請男生跳舞的)薩迪•霍金斯舞會dinner, tea晚宴舞會;(下午茶時的)茶點舞會VERB + DANCEgo to去參加舞會hold舉辦舞會DANCE + NOUNband伴舞樂隊PREPOSITIONat a/the dance在舞會上They met at a dance.他們在一次舞會上相遇。
dance

noun³

3dancing as a form of art/entertainment舞蹈藝術;舞蹈表演ADJECTIVE | DANCE + NOUN | PHRASES ADJECTIVEcontemporary, modern當代舞;現代舞classical古典舞DANCE + NOUNcompany, troupe舞蹈團style舞蹈風格PHRASESa school of dance, a style of dance舞蹈流派;舞蹈風格
dance

verb

ADVERB | VERB + DANCE | PREPOSITION ADVERBwildly瘋狂地跳舞They danced wildly down the street.他們沿街瘋狂地跳舞。slowly緩緩起舞well翩翩起舞about, around, away, off胡亂跳舞;不停地跳舞together一起跳舞VERB + DANCEask sb to請某人跳舞want to想跳舞feel like dancing想跳舞PREPOSITIONfor因⋯跳舞He was almost dancing for joy.他高興得幾乎跳起舞來。to隨着⋯跳舞We danced to the music.我們隨着音樂起舞。with和⋯跳舞Will you dance with me?你願意和我跳舞嗎?

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