noun
Uncommon
waltz
wolts
Waltz (noun) means a ballroom dance in triple time, or the music written for it. Example: “They opened the wedding reception with a slow waltz.”
noun
1
A ballroom dance in triple time, or the music written for it.
"They opened the wedding reception with a slow waltz."
verb
1
To dance a waltz.
"The couple waltzed gracefully across the floor."
2
(informal) To move somewhere confidently or casually, especially without permission.
"He just waltzed into the meeting an hour late as if nothing had happened."
How to use waltz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA graceful three-beat ballroom dance — or, informally, breezing into somewhere like you own the place.
Common pairings
waltz in
waltz off with
a slow waltz
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Word forms
- Plural
- waltzes
- Third person singular
- waltzes
- Past tense
- waltzed
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Etymology
From German Walzer, from walzen "to turn" or "to roll" — the dance is named for its distinctive turning, gliding steps.
Synonyms
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valse
walk-in
waltz around
Rhymes for waltz
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What does “waltz” mean?
The word “waltz” means a ballroom dance in triple time, or the music written for it. In plain terms, a graceful three-beat ballroom dance — or, informally, breezing into somewhere like you own the place.
How do you pronounce “waltz”?
“Waltz” is pronounced wolts (/wɔlts/ in IPA).
How do you use “waltz” in a sentence?
Here is “waltz” used in a sentence: “They opened the wedding reception with a slow waltz.”
What part of speech is “waltz”?
Depending on how it is used, “waltz” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “waltz” come from?
The word “waltz” comes from German. From German Walzer, from walzen "to turn" or "to roll" — the dance is named for its distinctive turning, gliding steps.
Is “waltz” a common word?
“Waltz” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “waltz” have?
“Waltz” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a ballroom dance in triple time, or the music written for it.
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