waltzer
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5.5
A person who dances a slow, turning ballroom dance
- noun
- /ˈwɔltzər/
- Archaic
:
valsador
- I would dance, too; but I'm afraid to shame myself in front of these graceful waltzers.
Examples
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At the ballroom, he was known as an excellent waltzer, captivating everyone with his fluid movements.
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I'm a better waltzer than you.
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The dance instructor encouraged the beginners to become confident waltzers before the competition next month.
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On Saturday night, experienced waltzers filled the dance floor, showcasing their skills in elegant twirls and glides.
Synonyms
dancer
vswaltzer
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1.0
A person who moves their body to music
is limited to people who perform one specific partnered ballroom style
How Skilled
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.