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Definition of waltzer

waltzer

/ˈwɔːlt.sɚ/
waltz · er
Plural:waltzers
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waltzer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who dances the waltz.

Example

"The graceful waltzers glided effortlessly across the polished ballroom floor."

2

British A traditional fairground ride consisting of circular cars that spin freely on their own axes while travelling around an undulating revolving track.

Example

"Flashing lights and loud music drew the teenagers toward the waltzer at the travelling funfair."

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• Nearby Words

walsall
waltham
waltz
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waltzlike
walvis bay
wamba

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century as a direct borrowing from the German 'Walzer', or derived within English from the verb 'waltz' (from German 'walzen', meaning to roll or revolve) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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