dancer
pronunciation
How to pronounce dancer in British English:
UK [ˈdɑːnsə(r)]
How to pronounce dancer in American English:
US [ˈdænsər]
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- Noun:
- a performer who dances
- a person who participates in a social gathering arranged for dancing (as a ball)
Word Origin
- dancer (n.)
- mid-15c., agent noun from dance. (Dancere as a surname is attested from early 12c.). Related: Danseuse "female dancer," from French fem. of danseur.
Example
- 1. One of the group was named ugandan dancer of the year .
- 2. Today , we explore the life of dancer and choreographer martha graham .
- 3. This meant I could have regular lessons and I became a professional flamenco dancer .
- 4. He pictured his fingers as steel hooks , himself as a dancer .
- 5. You do not have to be a professional dancer to mount an excellent performance .