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reeler

reeler

9.9
A person who dances reels in Scottish or Irish folk dance
  • noun
  • /ˈriːlər/
  • UK
translation icon : bailarín de reel
  • A four-reeler?

Examples

  • The reeler twirled effortlessly around the dance floor, showcasing their skill in traditional folk dances.

  • At the festival, several reelers entertained the crowd with lively music and energetic dancing.

  • I want to make longer pictures, four-reelers.

    Nickelodeon (1976)

  • Hey, Leo, remember what Cobb said, he wants a seven-reeler.

    Nickelodeon (1976)

  • During the ceilidh, a reeler led the group in performing the intricate steps of the Scottish reel.

Synonyms

dancer
vsreeler
514 1.0

A person who moves their body to music

is more specific, concentrating on one traditional Scottish or Irish dance form
folk dancer
vsreeler
1 3.4

A person who performs traditional dances, often with a group

is narrower, focusing on a specific traditional Scottish or Irish dance form

Surface Forms

reeler singular
reelers plural

Morphology

reeler = reel (transparent) = reel + er

Agentive '-er' added to the verb 'reel' to indicate a person who reels; the relation is straightforward for learners who know 'reel' meaning 'to dance or move in a whirling/staggering way'.

Etymology

Reeler comes from the lively dance reel, a traditional Scottish and Irish dance of quick steps and turning. So a reeler is someone who performs that spinning, joyful dance.