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

SAT Author and professor Daudi Abe discusses history behind the Northwest’s Grammy-winning rappers, world champion break dance crew, world-renowned clothing designers and community driven grass roots organizations, 11 a.m.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 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

A girl took the room’s stage — it has a model of a ticket booth, too — to break dance.

From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2015

"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