Ballerina

Pronunciation: /bæləˈrinə/

Definitions of ballerina

noun a female ballet dancer

Example Sentences

A1 The ballerina danced gracefully on stage.

A2 My sister wants to become a ballerina when she grows up.

B1 The ballerina practiced for hours to perfect her routine.

B2 The ballerina's performance received a standing ovation from the audience.

C1 The ballerina's dedication to her craft has earned her international recognition.

C2 The ballerina's artistry and skill are unmatched in the world of dance.

Examples of ballerina in a Sentence

formal The ballerina gracefully performed a series of pirouettes on stage.

informal My friend is training to become a ballerina and she practices every day.

slang Did you see that ballerina totally nail her routine?

figurative She danced through life like a ballerina, always poised and elegant.

Grammatical Forms of ballerina

• past tense: ballerina-ed
• plural: ballerinas
• comparative: more ballerina
• superlative: most ballerina
• present tense: is a ballerina
• future tense: will be a ballerina
• perfect tense: has been a ballerina
• continuous tense: is being a ballerina
• singular: ballerina
• positive degree: very ballerina
• infinitive: to ballerina
• gerund: ballerina-ing
• participle: ballerina-ed

Origin and Evolution of ballerina

First Known Use: 1630 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'ballerina' is derived from the Italian word 'ballerina', which means a female ballet dancer.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Italian to refer to a female ballet dancer, the term 'ballerina' has since been adopted into various languages to describe female dancers in ballet performances.