First Known Use: 1787
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bolero
noun bo·le·ro \bə-ˈler-(ˌ)ō, -ˈle-rō\
: a type of Spanish dance; also : the music for this dance
: a short jacket that does not close at the front
plural bo·le·ros
Full Definition of BOLERO
1
: a Spanish dance characterized by sharp turns, stamping of the feet, and sudden pauses in a position with one arm arched over the head; also : music in 3⁄4 time for a bolero
2
: a loose waist-length jacket open at the front
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