dancer

[dan-ser, dahn-] /ˈdæn sər, ˈdɑn-/
noun
1.
a person who dances.
2.
a person who dances professionally, as on the stage.
Origin
1250-1300; Middle English dauncer; see dance, -er1
Related forms
nondancer, noun

Dancer

[dan-ser, dahn-] /ˈdæn sər, ˈdɑn-/
noun
1.
Stanley, 1927–2005, U.S. harness racer and trainer.
Examples from the web for dancer
  • Timing concerns the ability of the dancer to follow the rhythm of the music.
  • Their effectiveness is increased if a dancer is partied along.
  • Also, he would never ask a dancer to do something he himself could not.
Word Origin and History for dancer
n.

mid-15c., agent noun from dance. (Dancere as a surname is attested from early 12c.). Related: Danseuse "female dancer," from French fem. of danseur.

Slang definitions & phrases for dancer

dancer

noun

A boxer who spends most of his time and energy nimbly evading the opponent (1940s+ Prizefight)

Related Terms

gandy dancer, go-go girl