danced Definition

dance
verb danced, dancing

intr
1. To make a usually repeated series of rhythmic steps or movements (usually in time to music).

Thesaurus: waltz, step, jig, hop, skip, jump, leap, bob, caper, bounce, cavort, sway.
2. To perform (a particular series of such steps or movements).

Example: dance a waltz
intr
3. To move or jump quickly up and down or from side to side.

Form: dance about (usually)
Form: dance around
4. To bounce (a baby), usually on one's knee.

noun

1. A series of fixed steps, usually made in time to music.
2. A social gathering at which people dance.

Thesaurus: prom, dress ball (US), hop slang)
3. A piece of music played for dancing.


Example: dance-band
Example: dance music

Derivative: danceable
adj

Derivative: dancer
noun

Someone who dances, especially professionally.

Derivative: dancing
noun

Idiom: dance attendance on someone

derog
To follow them closely and do whatever they want.

Idiom: dance to someone's tune

To do exactly what they want or expect.

Idiom: lead someone a merry dance

To involve them in unnecessary difficulties and exertions.

Etymology: 13c: from French danser to dance.