noun
Uncommon
sundance
Sundance (noun) means a ceremonial dance performed in various Native American traditions, involving song, prayer, and ritual dancing. Example: “The tribe gathers each summer for the sundance ceremony.”
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A ceremonial dance performed in various Native American traditions, involving song, prayer, and ritual dancing.
"The tribe gathers each summer for the sundance ceremony."
How to use sundance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional Native American ceremonial dance.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sundances
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The tribe gathers each summer for the _____ ceremony.
Etymology
A compound of sun and dance.
Rhymes for sundance
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What does “sundance” mean?
The word “sundance” means a ceremonial dance performed in various Native American traditions, involving song, prayer, and ritual dancing. In plain terms, a traditional Native American ceremonial dance.
How do you use “sundance” in a sentence?
Here is “sundance” used in a sentence: “The tribe gathers each summer for the sundance ceremony.”
What part of speech is “sundance”?
“Sundance” is a noun.
Is “sundance” a common word?
“Sundance” is an uncommon word in modern English.
