noun
dancer
DAHN-suh
noun
1
A person who dances, whether as a job, hobby, or profession.
"She trained as a ballet dancer from the age of six."
"The backup dancers matched every step perfectly."
How to Use Dancer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who dances, professionally or otherwise.
Common pairings
ballet dancer
backup dancer
professional dancer
Word Forms
dancers plural
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Etymology
From Middle English dauncere, built from dance plus the "person who does it" ending -er.