noun

foxtrot

FOKST-rot

Foxtrot (noun) means a ballroom dance performed to slow or medium-tempo music, combining slow and quick steps. Example: “They practiced the foxtrot for their wedding dance.”

noun

A ballroom dance performed to slow or medium-tempo music, combining slow and quick steps.

"They practiced the foxtrot for their wedding dance."

verb

To dance the foxtrot.

"The couple foxtrotted gracefully across the floor."

How to use foxtrot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA classic ballroom dance style, or the act of dancing it.

Word forms

foxtrotted past tense, foxtrots singular

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Etymology

Likely a blend of fox and trot, possibly named after early performer Harry Fox.

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “foxtrot” mean?

The word “foxtrot” means a ballroom dance performed to slow or medium-tempo music, combining slow and quick steps. In plain terms, a classic ballroom dance style, or the act of dancing it.

How do you pronounce “foxtrot”?

“Foxtrot” is pronounced FOKST-rot (/ˈfɒkstɹɒt/ in IPA).

How do you use “foxtrot” in a sentence?

Here is “foxtrot” used in a sentence: “They practiced the foxtrot for their wedding dance.”

What part of speech is “foxtrot”?

Depending on how it is used, “foxtrot” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “foxtrot” have?

“Foxtrot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a ballroom dance performed to slow or medium-tempo music, combining slow and quick steps.