bolero
noun
bo·le·ro
bə-ˈler-(ˌ)ō 
-ˈle-rō
plural boleros
1
: a Spanish dance characterized by sharp turns, stamping of the feet, and sudden pauses in a position with one arm arched over the head
also
: music in ³/₄ time for a bolero
2
: a loose waist-length jacket open at the front
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The dress featured a semi-sheer netted floral lace design and had a matching bolero covering the actress's shoulders.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
And then when dancing began, the high-neck bolero and sleeves came off to create a simple, strapless sweetheart look.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
His power-blue Balenciaga suit, with black crystal embroidery and tassels, was actually inspired by a 1947 bolero jacket first made by Cristóbal Balenciaga.
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Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
5 May 2026
Thompson attended the gala this year as a guest of Valentino, and her custom gown designed by creative director Alessandro Michele was ready and waiting on a rack nearby, alongside a pleated golden bolero.
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Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 May 2026
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
And then when dancing began, the high-neck bolero and sleeves came off to create a simple, strapless sweetheart look.
—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
His power-blue Balenciaga suit, with black crystal embroidery and tassels, was actually inspired by a 1947 bolero jacket first made by Cristóbal Balenciaga.
—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
5 May 2026
Thompson attended the gala this year as a guest of Valentino, and her custom gown designed by creative director Alessandro Michele was ready and waiting on a rack nearby, alongside a pleated golden bolero.
—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bolero
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“Bolero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bolero. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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bolero
noun
bo·le·ro
bə-ˈle(ə)r-ō
plural boleros
1
: a Spanish dance in ¾ time
2
: a waist-length jacket open at the front
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