prima ballerina
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of prima ballerina
1895–1900; < Italian: literally, first ballerina
Example Sentences
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Monson de Kansky trained with the former Bolshoi Ballet prima ballerina for three years, until her father inquired about her future.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
His eldest sister Moneesha was a concert pianist; his sister Pamela a prima ballerina; and the youngest, Bunny, a regular voice on All India Radio.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
The story is completely absurd, filled with plot holes and characters as thin as a prima ballerina.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2026
But Valieva’s grace was what lifted her to another level: She floated across the ice, moving to the music as gently as a prima ballerina, with every inch of her body feeling the music.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2024
Ana Padva, a retired Romanian prima ballerina who had been dear friends with Chandresh’s mother.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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