Ballet

Pronunciation: /bæˈleɪ/

Definitions of ballet

noun a type of performance dance that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century

Example Sentences

A1 She loves to watch ballet performances.

A2 I took my daughter to her first ballet class last week.

B1 The ballet company is known for their innovative choreography.

B2 Attending a ballet performance at the famous opera house was a dream come true for her.

C1 The ballet dancer's graceful movements captivated the audience.

C2 Her dedication to ballet training paid off when she was offered a spot in the prestigious ballet company.

Examples of ballet in a Sentence

formal The ballet performance at the theater was exquisite and well-rehearsed.

informal I love watching ballet because the dancers make it look so effortless and graceful.

slang Have you seen that new ballet video? It's lit!

figurative Her movements were like a ballet, fluid and precise.

Grammatical Forms of ballet

• past tense: balleted
• plural: ballets
• comparative: more balletic
• superlative: most balletic
• present tense: ballets
• future tense: will ballet
• perfect tense: have balleted
• continuous tense: is balleting
• singular: ballet
• positive degree: ballet
• infinitive: to ballet
• gerund: balleting
• participle: balleted

Origin and Evolution of ballet

First Known Use: 1588 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'ballet' originated from the Italian word 'balletto' which means 'a dance'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of dance performance, the word 'ballet' has evolved to encompass a specific style of dance characterized by precise movements and elaborate costumes and sets.