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Definition of dancer

dancer

/ˈdæn.sɚ/
dan · cer
Plural:dancers
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Adjective:dancerly
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• noun

1

A person who performs dances professionally as an occupation or artistic career, such as in ballet, contemporary theater, or musical productions.

Example

"The principal dancer trained for six hours every day in preparation for the autumn ballet season."

2

A person who dances for social enjoyment, recreation, or ceremonial purposes.

Example

"By midnight, the wedding reception floor was crowded with enthusiastic dancers."

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• Rhymes for dancer

• Nearby Words

dancefloor
dancehall
dancemaker
dancer
dancercise
dancewear
dancey

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English dauncere, derived from Old French danceor, from the verb dancier ('to dance'), combined with the English agentive suffix -er.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dancer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dancer
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