break dance
Americanverb (used without object)
noun
verb
Other Word Forms
- break dancer noun
- break dancing noun
Example Sentences
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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
The 15th anniversary of this break dance competition features 16 dancers in each category facing off for the title of best b-boy and b-girl.
From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2018
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
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