dancer
noun
Simple meaning
A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdænsɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
dance
A performer who dances professionally
euphemistic
A stripper.
dance
A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.
The second reindeer of Santa Claus.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “The graceful dancer performed beautifully on the stage tonight.”
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Inflected forms
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Move in a graceful and rhythmical way.
Compound terms
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A woman who performs a solo belly dance.
Someone who does clog dancing.
A woman who performs a solo belly dance.
A performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music.
Someone who does folk dances.
A laborer in a railroad maintenance gang.
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