2dance noun
plural dances 1 [count] : a series of movements that are done as music is playing : a way of dancing
▪ a slow dance ▪ They can do all the popular dances. ▪ The only dance he knows how to do is the twist. — often used before another noun ▪ a dance move ▪ dance classes ▪ It's the latest dance craze. — see also barn dance, belly dance, line dance, square dance, tap dance, war dance 2 [count] : an act of dancing
▪ How about one more dance? ▪ He stopped right in the middle of the dance to tie his shoe. ▪ Will you save a dance for me? [=will you dance with me during one song?] ▪ He did a celebration dance in the end zone after scoring the touchdown. 3 [noncount] : the art or activity of dancing
▪ She studied dance in college. 4 [count] : a social event at which people dance
▪ The church held a dance to raise money. ▪ Your father and I met at a dance. ▪ high school dances 5 [count] : a song or piece of music (such as a waltz) to which people dance
▪ The band can play all sorts of dances. — see also song and dance
▪ a slow dance ▪ They can do all the popular dances. ▪ The only dance he knows how to do is the twist. — often used before another noun ▪ a dance move ▪ dance classes ▪ It's the latest dance craze. — see also barn dance, belly dance, line dance, square dance, tap dance, war dance
▪ How about one more dance? ▪ He stopped right in the middle of the dance to tie his shoe. ▪ Will you save a dance for me? [=will you dance with me during one song?] ▪ He did a celebration dance in the end zone after scoring the touchdown.
▪ She studied dance in college.
▪ The church held a dance to raise money. ▪ Your father and I met at a dance. ▪ high school dances
▪ The band can play all sorts of dances. — see also song and dance
lead someone a (merry) dance — see 1lead
