dances

NOUN

moving feet and body to music

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disco rock samba tango waltz

STRONG

Charleston bob boogie caper careen cavort conga flit foxtrot frolic gambol hop hustle jig jitter jitterbug jive jump leap one-step prance promenade rhumba shimmy skip spin step strut sway swing tap tread trip twist two-step whirl

WEAK

boogie down bunny hop cut a rug foot it get down hoof it rock n' roll trip the light fantastic

NOUN

party for moving to music

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disco prom

STRONG

ball brawl formal hop jump masquerade mingle promenade shindig social

WEAK

hoedown sock hop

Example Sentences

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For her scene, Bhatti has taken inspiration from a scene in classic Bollywood film Pakeezah, in which a courtesan dances on broken glass.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Ten being the most terrifying, it’s like a 15. When I see any character dances, I’m like, ‘Ugh.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But this one, her sixth, dances us through her evolution and many revolutions, serving up everything from jazz to funk to Chicago house on the dance track “Right Here Right Now.”

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Increasingly dexterous robots have proven themselves capable of performing choreographed dances, participating in races, and even able to land backflips.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Some people were concerned about their futures, but many others became obsessed with the present and held a never-ending parade of sports competitions, beauty contests, parties, talent shows, and dances.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata