Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [step dans, dahns]
- /stɛp dæns, dɑns/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
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Parts of speech for Step dance
noun
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preposition
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for step dance
noun step dance
- clog dance — a dance in which clogs are worn to beat out the rhythm
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