belly dance
noun
a solo dance of Middle Eastern origin, performed by a woman with midriff exposed, emphasizing movements of the pelvis and abdominal muscles.
belly dances
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pluralof belly dance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In my book, I show that the wealthy elite of New York had common cause with these marginalized women who were at the Chicago World’s Fair performing belly dances.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 28, 2023
And those moves: bent over, half-step dice-rolls, drunken-wedding-reception belly dances, imitation slo-mo puddle jumps.
From New York Times ● Dec. 9, 2015
