dance

The word “dance” has 1 syllable: dance.

It's pronounced as /dæns/.


What is synonym and antonym for dance?

In the thesaurus, “dance” has 18 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for dance along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dance

  • ball
  • boogie
  • celebration
  • dart
  • disco
  • festival
  • flick
  • flit
  • flutter
  • fly
  • hop
  • prom
  • samba
  • shuffle
  • step
  • strut
  • tango
  • waltz

Antonyms for dance

  • float
  • hang

Meanings of dance

  • noun
    1. A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
    2. A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.
    3. A normally horizontal stripe called a fess that has been modified to zig-zag across the center of a coat of arms from dexter to sinister.
    4. A genre of modern music characterised by sampled beats, repetitive rhythms and few lyrics.
    5. The art, profession, and study of dancing.
    6. A piece of music with a particular dance rhythm.
    7. A battle of wits, especially one commonly fought between two rivals.
  • verb
    1. To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
    2. To leap or move lightly and rapidly.
    3. To perform the steps to.
    4. To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.
    5. To make love or have sex.

Example Sentences

  • The lively music invited everyone to join the festive dance in the town square.
  • Couples gathered at the ballroom to gracefully dance to the rhythm of the waltz.
  • The flickering candlelight created a magical ambiance for the traditional folk dance.
  • Children giggled and twirled in the backyard, creating their own spontaneous dance.
  • The rhythmic beats inspired her to express herself through an improvised solo dance.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dance, such as: ball, boogie, celebration, dart, disco, festival, flick.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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ball

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