dancers
word · lemma: dancer
/ˈdænsɝz/
DAN-surz
/dˈɑːnsəz/
DAHN-suhz
Definition
People who dance, either professionally or for enjoyment, often as part of a performance or competition.
Usage & Nuances
Refers to people skilled in dancing, regardless of style—ballet, hip-hop, ballroom, etc. Use 'dancers' for both professionals and amateurs. Not to be confused with 'dancing' (the activity). Common collocations: 'professional dancers', 'ballet dancers', 'group of dancers'.
Spanish: bailarines - bailarinasPortuguese (BR): dançarinos - dançarinasPortuguese (PT): bailarinos - bailarinasChinese (Simplified): 舞者Chinese (Traditional): 舞者Hindi: नर्तक - नर्तकियाँArabic: راقصون - راقصاتBengali: নৃত্যশিল্পীরা - নৃত্যকাররাRussian: танцорыJapanese: ダンサーたちVietnamese: vũ côngKorean: 무용수들Turkish: dansçılarUrdu: رقاصIndonesian: penari
Example Sentences
The dancers wore bright costumes.
basic
All the dancers nailed the routine—even the new guy!
natural
The kids wanted to be dancers after watching the show.
natural
Five dancers performed at the party.
basic
During the festival, street dancers gathered from all over the world.
natural
The dancers are practicing on stage.
basic