dancer
word · lemma: dance
/ˈdænsɝ/
DAN-sur
/dˈɑːnsɐ/
DAHN-suh
Definition
A dancer is a person who dances, either for enjoyment, practice, or as a job in performances.
Usage & Nuances
Common for anyone who dances, from beginners to professionals. For classical ballet, 'ballet dancer' is more specific. 'Dancer' is a noun; the verb is 'dance'.
Spanish: bailarín - bailarinaPortuguese (BR): dançarino - dançarinaPortuguese (PT): bailarino - dançarinoChinese (Simplified): 舞者 - 舞蹈演员Chinese (Traditional): 舞者 - 舞蹈演員Hindi: नर्तक - नर्तकीArabic: راقص - راقصةBengali: নৃত্যশিল্পী - নৃত্যকারRussian: танцор - танцовщицаJapanese: ダンサー - 踊り手Vietnamese: vũ công - diễn viên múaKorean: 춤추는 사람 - 무용수Turkish: dansçıUrdu: رقاص - رقاصہIndonesian: penari
Example Sentences
The dancer is on the stage.
basic
My sister wants to be a dancer.
basic
She’s been a dancer since she was five, so performing feels natural to her.
natural
She is a very good dancer.
basic
He’s not just a good dancer — he really owns the stage.
natural
People forget that a dancer trains like an athlete.
natural