conga line

[ kong-guh lahyn ]

noun

1. a conga:

   We finished the night's dancing with a conga line.

2. a line of people dancing the conga:

   The conga line was so long it went from one door to the other.

3. an informal dance, especially of celebration, involving a group following a leader in a single line. Compare snake dance ( def 2 ).
4. a group following a leader in single file:

   They were sent out to scout in a conga line.

Word History and Origins

Origin of conga line¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Everest in recent years is probably familiar with the terrifying “conga line” photos of climbers stuck in the world’s highest traffic jam.

From Los Angeles Times

Reyes helped him grab hold of his walker, and Morrie had the gang fall behind him in a conga line.

From Los Angeles Times

Get ready to boogie — and conga line and twirl and maybe even fall on your butt without a care in the world — when you roll onto the rink at Rainbow Skate Night.

From Los Angeles Times

That conga line of games began May 3.

From New York Times

When friends came over, the wow factor of an actual robot lasted a good 30 minutes — along with a robot conga line.

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