dance meaning and definition

DANCE noun

Definition of dance (noun)

1. an artistic form of nonverbal communication
2. a party of people assembled for dancing
3. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
   • synonyms: dancing, saltation, terpsichore
4. a party for social dancing

DANCE verb

Definition of dance (verb)

1. move in a graceful and rhythmical way
   • "The young girl danced into the room"
2. move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
   • "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
   • synonyms: trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe
3. skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways
   • "Dancing flames"; "The children danced with joy"