waltz
noun
a ballroom dance, in moderately fast triple meter, in which the dancers revolve in perpetual circles, taking one step to each beat.
waltzed
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past participleof waltz.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 waltz.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
waltznouna ballroom dance, in moderately fast triple meter, in which the dancers revolve in perpetual circles, taking one step to each beat.
Example Sentences
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Wirtz waltzed through a pack of Newcastle defenders and squared for Ekitike to prod past Nick Pope.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
Jennifer Coolidge waltzed by in bare feet, frequently stopping so fans could take selfies with her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2025
Back in March, however, security staff waltzed in and confiscated four standalone PCs that were networked to an inkjet printer, one after another, leaving us with typewriters to type our legal work.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2024
It matched the atmosphere inside the Royal Albert Hall, where eager Prommers waltzed, whistled, waved flags and popped confetti throughout the night.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024
That first day back, Sasha waltzed with Michael as their partner.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
