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Dancer

UK /["/ˈdɑːnsə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈdænsər/"]/

Definition

a person who dances or whose job is dancing

In simple words: A person who dances, especially as a job.

Examples

  • She's a fantastic dancer.
  • a **ballet dancer**
  • He's a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet.
  • She's a very good flamenco dancer.
  • The dancers moved gracefully to the music.
  • classical / modern dancers
  • dancers performing in the street

Usage notes

Use 'dancer' to describe someone who performs dance, either professionally or as a hobby. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but not typically used in negative contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a person twirling and swirling—dancing with flair, and that's a dancer!

Collocations

  • brilliant
  • excellent
  • fine
  • perform (something)
  • move

Synonyms

  • performer
  • ballerina
  • choreographer
  • tapper
  • breakdancer

Antonyms

  • non-dancer
  • listener

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'dance' as a verb.
  • Using 'dancer' incorrectly in plural forms (e.g., 'dancers' refers to multiple).
  • Assuming it's only for professional dancers, while it can also refer to amateurs.