dance
verb (used without object)
to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music.
dancing
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present participleof dance.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
dance.
danceverb (used without object)to move one's feet or body, or both, rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music.
Example Sentences
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The post included a video of he and Rodriguez dancing together to “Nobody’s Perfect” by Hannah Montana.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
“He engages the white construct in a way that’s intelligent and everything, and then I see this commercial where he’s sitting there playing Aretha Franklin and he’s dancing a jig,” he said.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
But the Culture Centre on Clarence Street offered something different, becoming a hub for music, dancing and community.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Jubilant crowds gathered outside the airport to catch a glimpse of the passengers when they landed, singing and dancing while draped in Israeli flags.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
His car was in the driveway, headlights on, insects dancing in the beam.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
