dancer
/ˈdɑːn.sər/
dancer: performer who dances professionally
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Noun

1.
performing artsperson who dances for fun or work
  • She is a talented dancer.
hoofer performer
2.
professionalperformer who dances professionally
  • The dancer captivated the audience with her performance.
artist performer
3.
entertainmentUSstripper who performs dancesUS
  • The club hired a new dancer for the night.
exotic dancer striptease artist
4.
historyDatedUKthief entering through garret windowsDatedUK
  • The dancer was notorious in the old town.
burglar housebreaker intruder
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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.

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
tapn.
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

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.

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  1. French:danseur, stripteaseuse, ...
  2. German:Tänzer, Stripperin, ...
  3. Italian:ballerino, danzatore, ...
  4. Spanish:bailarín, danzante, ...
  5. Portuguese:bailarino, bailarina, ...
  6. Chinese:舞者, 舞蹈演员, ...
  7. Japanese:ダンサー, プロダンサー, ...
  8. Arabic:رَاقِص, راقِصَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רַקְדָן, חַשְׂפָנִית, ...
  10. Russian:танцовщица, стриптизерша, ...
  11. Ukrainian:танцівник, професійний танцюрист, ...
  12. Hindi:नर्तक, नृत्यांगना, ...
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