dance
verb (used without object)
to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music.
dancing
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present participleof dance.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
dance.
danceverb (used without object)to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music.
Example Sentences
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It made khakis cool with its television commercials that showed models dancing in them to swing music.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
At 74, can your body do all the dancing you want to do?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
I started back on American Square dancing and I go out with my children.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Arif Alvi, the country's former president and a PTI member, also confirmed Khan's transfer on X, adding that the whole country "is happy and dancing with joy".
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Henry Upton had long gangly arms and legs and a round middle, so the idea of him dancing had the whole town board laughing.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
