DANCE
What does "DANCE" mean?
A series of rhythmic body movements, usually to music; or the act of performing them.
Meanings
- To move rhythmically to music, usually following a set sequence of steps. They danced until the band packed up at midnight.
- A particular sequence of steps and movements performed to music. She taught the children a simple folk dance.
- A social gathering at which people dance. He asked her to the school dance.
- To move lightly, quiveringly, or playfully. Sunlight danced on the surface of the pond. figurative
Word origin
From Old French 'dancier', of uncertain origin, possibly from a Frankish word meaning to draw or stretch; it largely replaced the native Old English words for dancing.
Remember it
DANCE contains 'CAN' rearranged plus a D and E - tell yourself 'D, you CAN E-asily dance.'
A little poem
The floor learns their names-
two strangers, one borrowed beat,
then the song lets go.
haiku
What it teaches
You don't have to know where the music goes to begin moving with it.
Quick facts
What does DANCE mean?
A series of rhythmic body movements, usually to music; or the act of performing them.
Is DANCE a valid word?
Yes — DANCE is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is DANCE?
DANCE has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does DANCE come from?
From Old French 'dancier', of uncertain origin, possibly from a Frankish word meaning to draw or stretch; it largely replaced the native Old English words for dancing.
What can DANCE teach us?
You don't have to know where the music goes to begin moving with it.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.