as in prom
a social gathering for dancing
who are you taking to the dance on Saturday night?
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in to step
to perform a series of usually rhythmic bodily movements to music
she can't resist dancing to her favorite rock bands
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in to dart
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the lithe boxer danced around the ring, staying just out of the reach of his opponent
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dance
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
The dance party run time is close to the time Taylor Swift spent on stage each night on the Eras Tour for nearly two years.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The man is a triple threat who can sing, dance and act his face off.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dance
Noun
Photo : Tiffany Angeles/Unlimited Style Photography The movie theater has a stage outfitted with a dance pole and viewing balcony.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
The dance party run time is close to the time Taylor Swift spent on stage each night on the Eras Tour for nearly two years.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Of course, some people enjoy going out to clubs and dancing until dawn, but that just isn't what Cooper, who is part of Gen Z (people born between 1997 and 2012) wants her weekends to be about.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The man is a triple threat who can sing, dance and act his face off.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dance
Noun
-
Some of her favorites include arriving at school dances and proms in a police car, with her dates sitting in the backseat.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
-
People wrote of celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and prom nights there.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Given his versatility and draft position, Harmon will likely step right into Ogunjobi’s starting spot as a 4i- and five-technique in the base defense.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
-
While the left tackle spot probably better suits Banks, the 49ers could plug him in on the right side from day 1 and eventually move him to the left side whenever Williams decides to step away.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
My eyes darted left and right, searching for my assailant in the storm.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
-
On the other hand, your pup will dart to your room and wolf these down instantly.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
There are stomping country jams that crowds can sing along to, but also waltzes and ballads.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
-
There’s about as much evidence that climate change is a national emergency as there is that the trade deficit is one, so expect the next Democratic president to waltz right through the door that Trump has opened.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Endemic species of long, segmented bristle worms and tiny crustaceans graze on bacteria mats and flit among fields of chemosynthetic tube worms, growing thick as grass.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
-
During a hike through Robinsons Island, visitors can spot boreal chickadees, red crossbills and yellow warblers flitting along the branches, while the refuge’s many beaches are perfect for spotting shorebirds like the willet and greater yellowlegs.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The festival will screen 10 works featuring Garfield, eight of which will be projected from 35mm prints.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2025
-
Your guide to 2025's biggest music tours and festivals Grammys 2025: Complete winners list The Las Vegas event will air live Monday, May 26, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Then, around 200 million years ago, Pangaea began splitting apart, a geological breakup that formed the Atlantic Ocean, and eastern North America shuffled toward its current position on the globe.—
Alexandra Witze,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Apr. 2025
-
The Phillies can shuffle their rotation with the benefit of two upcoming off days.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
While some birds can flutter in place momentarily, the hummingbird can hover in one place for an extended period, fly forward or backward, and move at an incredible speed.—
Ernie Cowan,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
-
Less enjoyable: being assaulted by the insects that are fluttering around the porch lights, just waiting for an opportunity to be ushered indoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dance. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share