stepdance

[ step-dans, -dahns ]

noun

1. a dance in which the steps are the most important characteristic, specifically a solo dance with intricate, vigorous steps, often performed with the hands kept in the pockets.

Other Words From

• stepdancer noun
• stepdancing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stepdance¹

First recorded in 1885–90; step + dance

Example Sentences

The man takes a pull at his mug, and then gets up and moves about the yard with his hands deep in his pockets, occasionally breaking into a stepdance.

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