Pirouettes Meaning in English
word · lemma: pirouette
ˌpɪɹuˈɛts
pir-oo-ETS
pˌɪɹaʊˈɛts
pir-ow-ETS
Definition
Pirouettes are turns or spins performed on one foot in ballet and other forms of dance.
Usage & Nuances
'Pirouettes' is mostly used in the context of ballet or dance. The singular is 'pirouette.' It refers only to dance moves, not spins in other activities. Common phrases: 'do pirouettes,' 'multiple pirouettes.'
Spanish: piruetasPortuguese (BR): piruetasPortuguese (PT): piruetasChinese (Simplified): 旋转（芭蕾舞动作）Chinese (Traditional): 旋轉（芭蕾舞動作）Hindi: घूमना (बैले नृत्य की चाल)Arabic: لفات راقصة (الباليه)Bengali: পিরোয়েট (নৃত্য)Russian: пируэтыJapanese: ピルエットVietnamese: pirouetteKorean: 피루엣Turkish: piruetUrdu: پیروئٹIndonesian: pirouette
Example Sentences
The dancer did three pirouettes on stage.
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She struggles to balance during her pirouettes.
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The teacher corrected the students' pirouettes.
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She wowed the audience with her flawless pirouettes.
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After months of practice, his pirouettes look so smooth.
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"Try to spot as you do your pirouettes," the instructor advised.
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