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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A robot horse and dancing humanoids are among the machines that have been showcased by Chinese manufacturers at a conference in Beijing.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Arif Alvi, the country's former president and a PTI member, also confirmed Khan's transfer on X, adding that the whole country "is happy and dancing with joy".
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Whether you were at the Artist Stage or the Music Den Stage, there were groups of friends enjoying the performances, dancing and singing together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
It can be hard to resist videos of humanoid robots dancing, running marathons and sometimes crashing spectacularly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
He just continues to stare at me, amusement dancing behind his eyes.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
