waltz

waltz n.

Music and Danceto dance a waltz (with): [no object]learning to waltz.[~ + object]to waltz her around the floor.
Music and Dance to move or progress easily:[no object;(~ + through + object)]She waltzed through the test.

waltz•er, n. [countable]

waltz n.

Music and Dancea ballroom dance, in moderately fast triple meter, in which the dancers revolve in perpetual circles, taking one step to each beat.
Music and Dancea piece of music for, or in the rhythm of, this dance.
Informal Termsan easy victory or accomplishment:The game was a waltz—we won by four touchdowns. The math exam was a waltz.

adj.

of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the waltz, as music, rhythm, or dance:waltz tempo.

v.i.

Music and Danceto dance or move in a waltz step or rhythm:an invitation to waltz.
Informal Terms, Music and Dance
- to move breezily or casually:to waltz in late for dinner.
- to progress easily or successfully (often fol. by through):to waltz through an exam.

v.t.

Music and Danceto lead (a partner) in dancing a waltz.
Informal Termsto move or lead briskly and easily:He waltzed us right into the governor's office.
Music and Danceto fill (a period of time) with waltzing (often fol. by away, through, etc.):They waltzed the night away.

1775–85; back formation from German Walzer a waltz (taken as walz + -er¹), derivative of walzen to roll, dance; compare obsolete English walt unsteady, dialect, dialectal walter to roll

waltz′er, n.
waltz′like′, adj.

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waltz /wɔːls/ n

a ballroom dance in triple time in which couples spin around as they progress round the room
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance

Etymology: 18th Century: from German Walzer, from Middle High German walzen to roll; compare welter

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