ballerina — meaning in English

English meaning

• ballerina noun A ballet dancer (unisex term)
• dancer noun A person who dances, whether as a job, hobby, or profession.
• hoofer noun A professional dancer, particularly one who has paid his or her dues.

Senses

ballerina is used for these senses in English:

• ballet dancer A person who performs ballet.
• ballet flat A type of women's flat with a very low heel, thin sole, and round toe.
• dancer (dance) A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.
• hoofer (US, slang) A professional dancer, particularly one who has paid his or her dues.
• wagtail Any of various small passerine birds, principally of genus Motacilla, of the Old World, notable for their long tails.

ballerina — full definition

1. noun A ballet dancer (unisex term)
2. noun A female ballet dancer.
3. noun Ellipsis of prima ballerina (“the star female ballet performer in the company”).
4. noun A male ballet dancer; Synonym of ballerino.

Related Italian words