English · Word Candidate

ballet

/bælˈeɪ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: ballets · balleting · balleted

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A classical form of dance.

Noun

Examples

a classically-trained ballet dancer

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story.

Noun

Examples

Let's go to the ballet in the theatre tomorrow!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To perform an action reminiscent of ballet dancing.

Verb

Examples

Situations that typically require longer iliac limbs than the measurements suggest include extreme iliac tortuosity, “balleting” of the limbs (Endurant and Excluder) (Fig. 90-3), and the need to extend to the external iliac arteries. It these anatomic circumstances, it is prudent to choose a longer

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ballet” mean?

A classical form of dance.

Is “ballet” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.