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- [lan-serz, lahn-]
- /ˈlæn sərz, ˈlɑn-/
- /ˈlɑːn.səz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lan-serz, lahn-]
- /ˈlæn sərz, ˈlɑn-/
Definitions of lancers word
- noun lancers a cavalry soldier armed with a lance. 1
- noun lancers A traditional dance for eight or sixteen couples, originating from a 19th century quadrille. 1
- noun lancers a quadrille for eight or sixteen couples 0
- noun lancers a piece of music composed for this dance 0
- noun lancers a 19th-cent. quadrille 0
- noun lancers music for this 0
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Origin of lancers
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; plural of lancer
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Parts of speech for Lancers
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lancers popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lancers usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lancers
noun lancers
- squadron — a portion of a naval fleet or a detachment of warships; a subdivision of a fleet.
- horse — a large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous quadruped, Equus caballus, domesticated since prehistoric times, bred in a number of varieties, and used for carrying or pulling loads, for riding, and for racing.
- army — An army is a large organized group of people who are armed and trained to fight on land in a war. Most armies are organized and controlled by governments.
- bowlegs — outward curvature of the legs causing a separation of the knees when the ankles are close or in contact.
- cuirassiers — Plural form of cuirassier.
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