break dance

American  

verb (used without object)

1. to perform break dancing.

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break dance British  

noun

1. an acrobatic dance style originating in the 1980s

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verb

1. (intr) to perform a break dance

Other Word Forms

• break dancer noun
• break dancing noun

Example Sentences

The IOC has started to embrace sports seen as more appealing to youngsters, with skateboarding debuting at the recent Tokyo Olympics and the the 2024 Paris Games introducing the break dance sport.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2021

Then he can break dance or do jumping jacks or anything else he can contrive to let the batter know the identity of the next pitch.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2020

Wolfpack All-America defensive end Bradley Chubb is a destroyer of offensive game plans, stealer of quarterback towels and has been known to break dance after victories .

From Washington Times • Dec. 13, 2017

"Use common sense," he said, "don't try to break dance, jump rope or hula hoop on a treadmill or any of that other stuff."

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2015

The highlight of the night came before the sixth inning when the Phillie Phanatic, dressed like rapper Flavor Flav, attempted to break dance.

From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2011