pirouette
noun
a whirling about on one foot or on the points of the toes, as in ballet dancing.
pirouettes
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present tense formof pirouette (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"I had the time of my life there. It's not a stage-stage school, but of course there's kids doing pirouettes and going 'Aaaaaahhhhh!' in the hallways," Adele told BBC 4 radio in 2022.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
Watching Zsa-zsa do his verbal pirouettes, I thought fondly of a former boyfriend, an indie film producer, who helped me buy a new car and talked the price down $3,000.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025
The virtuoso Roman Mejia is ever the dashing hero, topping off pirouettes and twisting leaps with poses of flexed arms and fists.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
For the next 30 minutes, the band are on fire, playing with purpose and swagger while Abigail pirouettes around the stage, dressed like Wednesday Addams playing a character from Bridgerton.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2023
Nancy watched George, Bess, and some of the other dancers practicing pirouettes with Mr. McGuire's help.
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
