Pronunciation: /præns/
noun a playful or lively movement or dance
A1 The little girl did a cute prance around the room.
A2 The horse's prance was graceful and elegant.
B1 The dancer's prance across the stage captivated the audience.
B2 The cat's playful prance caught the attention of everyone in the room.
C1 The ballerina's prance was a display of skill and precision.
C2 The peacock's prance was a sight to behold, showcasing its vibrant feathers.
verb to move with high, springy steps
A1 The little girl likes to prance around the room pretending to be a ballerina.
A2 The horse began to prance excitedly when it saw its owner approaching with a carrot.
B1 The children pranced happily through the field, enjoying the sunshine.
B2 The model pranced down the runway with confidence and grace.
C1 The actor pranced across the stage, captivating the audience with his performance.
C2 The dancer pranced effortlessly across the stage, showcasing her incredible talent.
formal The elegant horse began to prance around the show ring.
informal I couldn't help but giggle as the puppy tried to prance like a big dog.
slang She thinks she can just prance into the party like she owns the place.
figurative With a skip in her step, she seemed to prance through life with ease.
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