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waltzer

waltzer

5.5
A person who dances a slow, turning ballroom dance
  • noun
  • /ˈwɔltzər/
  • Archaic
translation icon : valsador
  • I would dance, too; but I'm afraid to shame myself in front of these graceful waltzers.

Examples

  • At the ballroom, he was known as an excellent waltzer, captivating everyone with his fluid movements.

  • I'm a better waltzer than you.

  • The dance instructor encouraged the beginners to become confident waltzers before the competition next month.

  • On Saturday night, experienced waltzers filled the dance floor, showcasing their skills in elegant twirls and glides.

Synonyms

dancer
vswaltzer
514 1.0

A person who moves their body to music

is limited to people who perform one specific partnered ballroom style

How Skilled

dancer
514 1.0
waltzer
  • Archaic
5.5
novice
46 3.4

Surface Forms

waltzer singular
walzers plural

Morphology

waltzer = waltz (transparent) = waltz + er

This is a regular agent noun formed from the verb 'waltz', meaning a person who performs that dance.

Etymology

Waltzer comes from the German verb walzen, which means 'to turn' or 'to roll', and is the same root as waltz. So a waltzer is someone who turns smoothly in the dance, which helps explain why the word means a dancer who spins.