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danceable

American  
[dan-suh-buhl, dahn-] / ˈdæn sə bəl, ˈdɑn- /

adjective

  1. appropriate for or conducive to dancing.

    danceable music.


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Etymology

Origin of danceable

First recorded in 1855–60; dance + -able

Example Sentences

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"It's not just danceable, it has a kind of dark, mysterious feel, and it makes you picture the city at night."

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

On “Rules,” a danceable tune with a Western swing beat and a charming clarinet solo, she begins by reciting numbers and then launches into what the guidelines will be for her relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Tracks like the Saja Boys’ “Soda Pop” are legitimately catchy and universally danceable, and most of the lyrical messaging is empowering.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

At a time when the country’s political context was increasingly heavy, their reggae and funk-infused sound was light — dominated by danceable songs about weekends at the beach and cheeky covers of reggaeton hits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

The members of the ensemble that plays odd but melodic and danceable tunes in the ballroom are bedecked in suits of red velvet.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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