dancer — a person who dances, especially as a job or hobby
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who dances, especially as a job or hobby
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdænsər/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she's a professional dancer when she chases her own tail.
- The dancer's shoes were completely worn out after months of practice.
- She became a famous dancer after appearing on that TV show.
dancer
NOUN[/ˈdænsər/]
a person who dances, especially as a job or hobby
Person who dances professionally
The dancer's moves are the answer!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century French 'dancier', itself formed from the verb 'dance' (to dance) with the addition of the agent suffix '-er'. The ultimate origin of 'dance' remains uncertain, though it may derive from Old French or have Germanic roots.
Breakdown
dance (to dance) + -er (one who performs an action, agent suffix). The '-er' suffix is a productive morpheme in English and Romance languages used to denote a person who performs the action of the root verb.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks she's a professional dancer when she chases her own tail.”
“The dancer's shoes were completely worn out after months of practice.”
“She became a famous dancer after appearing on that TV show.”
“Even my clumsy uncle became a smooth dancer at his wedding.”
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