samba
noun
a rhythmic, Brazilian ballroom dance of African origin.
sambaed
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past participleof samba.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof samba.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
sambanouna rhythmic, Brazilian ballroom dance of African origin.
Example Sentences
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Ms. Dalomba found herself choking up as she sambaed past her popcorn shop.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2018
After dinner, he went to a reception at the Brazilian embassy where he sambaed until 3:30.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last week, when the two nations announced a territorial waters agreement, it was clear that Brazil had sambaed away with the talks.
From Time Magazine Archive
At a state ball during his visit to Rio two years ago, he made the gesture of leaving with President Dutra at midnight, then returned, removed his presidential sash, and sambaed till dawn.
From Time Magazine Archive
