First Known Use: 1781
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1waltz
noun \ˈwȯl(t)s\
: a dance in which a couple moves in a regular series of three steps; also : the music used for this dance
Full Definition of WALTZ
1
: a ballroom dance in 3⁄4 time with strong accent on the first beat and a basic pattern of step-step-close
2
: music for a waltz or a concert composition in 3⁄4 time
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Origin of WALTZ
German Walzer, from walzen to roll, dance, from Old High German walzan to turn, roll — more at welter
2waltz
verb
: to dance a waltz
: to move or walk in a lively and confident manner
: to succeed at something easily
Full Definition of WALTZ
intransitive verb
1
: to dance a waltz
2
: to move or advance in a lively or conspicuous manner : flounce
3
a : to advance easily and successfully : breeze —often used with through b : to approach boldly —used with up <can't just waltz up and introduce ourselves>
transitive verb
1
: to dance a waltz with
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First Known Use of WALTZ
circa 1794
Rhymes with WALTZ
WALTZ Defined for Kids
1waltz
noun \ˈwȯlts\
plural waltz·es
Definition of WALTZ for Kids
: a dance in which couples glide to music having three beats to a measure
2waltz
verb
waltzedwaltz·ing
Definition of WALTZ for Kids
: to dance a waltz
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