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step dance

step dance
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [step dans, dahns]
    • /stɛp dæns, dɑns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [step dans, dahns]
    • /stɛp dæns, dɑns/

Definitions of step dance words

  • noun step dance a dance in which the steps are the most important characteristic, specifically a solo dance with intricate, vigorous steps, often performed with the hands kept in the pockets. 1
  • noun step dance a dance in which a display of steps is more important than gesture or posture, esp a solo dance 0
  • noun step dance a dance emphasizing special, often intricate, steps and sometimes characterized by limited movement of the torso and arms 0

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Origin of step dance

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; step + dance

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Step dance

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

step dance popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

step dance usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for step dance

noun step dance

  • clog dance — a dance in which clogs are worn to beat out the rhythm

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