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- pronunciation:
- wawlts
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A waltz is a kind of dance for two people. When people dance a waltz, they move with a beat that keeps repeating 1-2-3, 1-2-3. The waltz first became popular in the late 1700s and early 1800s in Europe.
The beautiful young lady promised to dance a waltz with the shy young man. |
| definition 2: |
A waltz is a piece of music that has been written for dancing the waltz, or it is music written with a similar beat.
Natalie played a waltz at her piano recital. |
| related words: |
dance |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
waltzes, waltzing, waltzed |
| definition: |
When people waltz, they dance a waltz.
The couples waltzed around the floor while the orchestra played. |
| derivation: |
waltzer (n.) |
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