tango
noun
a ballroom dance of Latin American origin, danced by couples, and having many varied steps, figures, and poses.
tangos
-
pluralof tango.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Kardashian’s most recent real-life legal tangos includes filing a lawsuit with her mother, Kris Jenner, against ex-boyfriend Ray J for defamation and false-light publicity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2025
“I remember him raking the earth, watering the plants and singing — everything from tangos to boleros,” she said, speaking in Spanish.
From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2023
He took a warm, supportive but critical approach as he watched celebrities taking on tangos and waltzes, adding a down-to-earth touch to the otherwise frequently flamboyant panel of judges.
From Reuters ● Apr. 24, 2023
At Chez Régine, she served bottles of liquor instead of just cocktails and played a then-exotic mix of rumbas, tangos, merengues and rock songs.
From Washington Post ● May 2, 2022
I think of rude tangos and how he used to walk me to Marysia’s apartment in the snow.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
