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The correct spelling is dances.
How to pronounce dances
noun
IPA: /ˈdɑːnsɪz/
Say it like: Dan-ses
The correct spelling is dances. A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction. For example: "So how much longer are we gonna do this dance?"
Usage Examples
“So how much longer are we gonna do this dance?”
“I danced with her all night long.”
“His eyes danced with pleasure as he spoke. She accused her political opponent of dancing around the issue instead of confronting it.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
- 2.A social gathering where dancing is the main activity.
- 3.A normally horizontal stripe called a fess that has been modified to zig-zag across the center of a coat of arms from dexter to sinister.
- 4.A genre of modern music characterised by sampled beats, repetitive rhythms and few lyrics.
- 5.The art, profession, and study of dancing.
verb
- 1.To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.
- 2.To leap or move lightly and rapidly.
- 3.To perform the steps to.
- 4.To cause to dance, or move nimbly or merrily about.
- 5.To make love or have sex.
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