waltz
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat.
Pronunciation
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wawltsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwɔlts
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
A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat
A piece of music for this dance (or in triple time).
informal
A simple task.
A place in the United States
verb
(intransitive, transitive, usually with in, into, around, etc.) To move briskly and unhesitatingly, especially in an inappropriately casual manner, or when unannounced or uninvited.
transitive
To move with fanfare.
informal
To accomplish a task with little effort.
intransitivetransitive
To dance the waltz (with).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat
Used this way, waltz is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Nearby words
- valse , rarer, so it draws attention
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- “The couple performed a beautiful waltz, gliding smoothly across the dance floor.”noun
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