dance

/dɑːns/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: dances · dancing · danced

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một chuỗi các bước hoặc động tác nhịp nhàng thường được thực hiện dưới nhạc, vì niềm vui hoặc như một hình thức tương tác xã hội

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Noun

Examples

I do a dance when she plays the drums!

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 social gathering where dancing is the main activity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một buổi tụ họp xã hội nơi nhảy múa là hoạt động chính

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Noun

Examples

The dance we had in August 2008 is one of the greatest moments of my life!

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 move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển với các bước hoặc động tác nhịp nhàng, đặc biệt là theo nhạc

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Verb

Examples

I danced with her all night long.

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 4

Meaning · English

To leap or move lightly and rapidly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhảy hoặc di chuyển nhanh nhẹn và nhanh chóng

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Verb

Examples

His eyes danced with pleasure as he spoke. She accused her political opponent of dancing around the issue instead of confronting it.

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 “dance” mean?

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

Is “dance” formal or informal?

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