Overview of noun dance

The noun dance has 4 senses

• dance -- (an artistic form of nonverbal communication)


• dance -- (a party of people assembled for dancing)


• dancing, dance, terpsichore, saltation -- (taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music)


• dance -- (a party for social dancing)

Overview of verb dance

The verb dance has 3 senses

• dance -- (move in a graceful and rhythmical way; "The young girl danced into the room")


• dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe -- (move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio")


• dance -- (skip, leap, or move up and down or sideways; "Dancing flames"; "The children danced with joy")