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Definition of dancer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
performing artsperson who dances for fun or work
- She is a talented dancer.
2.
professionalperformer who dances professionally
- The dancer captivated the audience with her performance.
3.
entertainmentUS stripper who performs dancesUS
- The club hired a new dancer for the night.
4.
historyDated UK thief entering through garret windowsDated UK
- The dancer was notorious in the old town.
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performer who dances professionally
Expressions with dancer
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person who performs belly dance
The belly dancer captivated the audience with her moves.
person who performs traditional cultural dances
The folk dancer wore a colorful costume at the festival.
person who performs dance on ice
The ice dancer glided gracefully across the rink.
person who dances for a living
She became a professional dancer after years of training.
person dancing for fun at social events
She is a social dancer who loves attending parties.
person who dances in public places
The street dancer entertained the crowd with amazing moves.
performer who dances wearing shoes fitted with metal taps
The tap dancer amazed the audience with rhythmic steps..
person who performs ballet dances
She is a talented ballet dancer.
dancer performing energetic, often suggestive routines in nightclubs or discos
The go-go dancer entertained the crowd with energetic moves.
performs dance and acrobatics on a vertical pole
The pole dancer amazed the audience with her acrobatics.
performer who uses fans in a dance
The fan dancer captivated the audience with her graceful movements.
performs by undressing to music for entertainment
The club hired an exotic dancer for the event.
person who dances using fire props or manipulates fire
The fire dancer amazed the crowd with spinning flames.
person who performs lap dances in clubs
The club hired a new lap dancer for the weekend.
person who dances with swords
The sword dancer amazed the audience with her skills.
railway laborer maintaining tracks
The gandy dancer worked tirelessly on the tracks.
erotic dancer performing inside a cage
The nightclub featured a talented cage dancer.
performs traditional clog dancing with wooden-soled shoes
The clog dancer entertained the crowd with lively steps.
dancer performing belly dance with unique style
The exotic belly dancer captivated the audience with her performance.
participant in English morris dancing
Every summer, the morris dancer joins the festival parade.
performer who dances on tables in clubs
The table dancer entertained the crowd with her moves.
person who participates in square dancing
She is an experienced square dancer.
performs by walking on a tightrope
The rope dancer amazed the crowd with her balance.
woman employed to dance with paying patrons
She worked as a taxi dancer in the 1940s.
Origin of dancer
French, danse (dance) + -er (agent)
Terms with dancer included in their meaning
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dance
tap-dancer
dance
female ballet dancer
skilled dancer
woman who dances exceptionally well
entertainment
performance where a dancer undresses to music
dance move
dance move where the dancer slides backwards
dance shoe
metal plate attached to a dancer's shoe to make rhythmic sounds
entertainment
professional female dancer entertaining in venues
theater
female dancer in a chorus line
acr: Michael Jackson
famous pop singer and dancer
dance
spin on one foot like a dancer
ballet
lead male dancer in a ballet company
dance
expert dancer with authority in dance
dance
female dancer performing energetically in nightclubs
ballet dancer
female dancer, especially in ballet
Martha Graham
US dancer and choreographer born in 1893
entertainment
professional entertainer like a singer or dancer
clothing
adhesive patch covering a dancer's nipple
dance
lead female dancer in a ballet company
dance
male ballet dancer in a leading role
theater
female dancer in a chorus line
dance
dancer who performs clog dancing
ancient religion
ecstatic Phrygian worshipper of Cybele, often a frenzied dancer
dance
male ballet dancer in classical performances
dance
professional dancer, often in musicals
Examples of dancer in a sentence
He aspired to be a professional dancer. The dancer received a standing ovation. He became a renowned dancer in the ballet world. The dancer captivated the audience with her performance. He tipped the dancer generously after her routine. The dancer slipped through the narrow window.
Dancers were feared by the wealthy merchants.
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- French:danseur, stripteaseuse, ...
- German:Tänzer, Stripperin, ...
- Italian:ballerino, danzatore, ...
- Spanish:bailarín, danzante, ...
- Portuguese:bailarino, bailarina, ...
- Chinese:舞者, 舞蹈演员, ...
- Japanese:ダンサー, プロダンサー, ...
- Arabic:رَاقِص, راقِصَة, ...
- Hebrew:רַקְדָן, חַשְׂפָנִית, ...
- Russian:танцовщица, стриптизерша, ...
- Ukrainian:танцівник, професійний танцюрист, ...
- Hindi:नर्तक, नृत्यांगना, ...

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