waltz — A ballroom dance in triple time performed by couples who turn rhythmically around the dance floor
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A ballroom dance in triple time performed by couples who turn rhythmically around the dance floor
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɔːlts/
Korean meaning: 3박자로 춤추는 사교댄스의 일종
Korean pronunciation: 월츠 (강세: 월츠)
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it can waltz, but it just looks like it's having a seizure on the dance floor.
- He waltzed through the exam without studying, which surprised everyone.
- The couple's first waltz was so romantic that even the wedding cake started crying.
waltz
NOUN//wɔːlts//
A ballroom dance in triple time performed by couples who turn rhythmically around the dance floor
Elegant ballroom dance in triple time
Under golden vaults, their waltz conceals all faults.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
18세기 독일어 'walzen(굴리다)'에서 유래된 단어로, 춤출 때 빙빙 도는 움직임을 표현했습니다. 처음에는 너무 친밀한 춤이라며 사회적 논란이 있었지만, 결국 가장 우아한 사교춤이 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks it can waltz, but it just looks like it's having a seizure on the dance floor.”
“He waltzed through the exam without studying, which surprised everyone.”
“The couple's first waltz was so romantic that even the wedding cake started crying.”
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