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
1
A ballroom dance performed to slow or medium-tempo music, combining slow and quick steps.
"They practiced the foxtrot for their wedding dance."
verb
1
To dance the foxtrot.
"The couple foxtrotted gracefully across the floor."
How to use foxtrot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA classic ballroom dance style, or the act of dancing it.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- foxtrots
- Past tense
- foxtrotted
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Etymology
Likely a blend of fox and trot, possibly named after early performer Harry Fox.
Synonyms
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fox-trot
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.
