Dancer

Pronunciation: /ˈdænsər/

Definitions of dancer

noun A person who performs dances as a profession or hobby

Example Sentences

A1 She is a dancer.

A2 The dancer performed a beautiful routine.

B1 The dancer gracefully moved across the stage.

B2 The professional dancer has won many awards for her performances.

C1 The dancer's technique and artistry captivated the audience.

C2 The renowned dancer's interpretation of the role was praised by critics.

Examples of dancer in a Sentence

formal The professional dancer performed a flawless routine at the ballet recital.

informal My friend is a great dancer and always lights up the dance floor.

slang That dancer has some serious moves, it's insane!

figurative She danced through her problems like a skilled dancer gracefully moving across the stage.

Grammatical Forms of dancer

• past tense: danced
• plural: dancers
• comparative: more talented
• superlative: most talented
• present tense: dance
• future tense: will dance
• perfect tense: have danced
• continuous tense: is dancing
• singular: dancer
• positive degree: talented
• infinitive: to dance
• gerund: dancing
• participle: dancing

Origin and Evolution of dancer

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'dancer' originated from the Middle English word 'dauncer' which came from the Old French word 'dancier'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who performs rhythmic movements to music, the word 'dancer' has evolved to encompass a wide range of styles and techniques in various forms of dance.