bossa nova
[ bos-uh-noh-vuh, baw-suh ]
noun
jazz-influenced music of Brazilian origin, rhythmically related to the samba.
a dance performed to this music.
Origin of bossa nova
11960–65; <Portuguese: literally, new tendency, leaning
Words Nearby bossa nova
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How to use bossa nova in a sentence
“Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, Here I Am at Camp Granada…” and “Blame It on the bossa nova” by Eydie Gorme.
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British Dictionary definitions for bossa nova
bossa nova
/ (ˈbɒsə ˈnəʊvə) /
noun
a dance similar to the samba, originating in Brazil
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
Origin of bossa nova
1C20: Portuguese, literally: new voice
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