Meaning of the word dancing in English

What does dancing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dancing

US /ˈdæn.sɪŋ/
UK /ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/
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Noun

the activity of dancing for pleasure or in order to entertain others

Example:
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She loves dancing to pop music.
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They spent the whole night dancing.

Verb

moving rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps

Example:
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The children were dancing happily in the rain.
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She was dancing with her eyes closed.