Advertisement

Advertisement

sword dance

noun

  1. any of various dances, usually performed by men, in which swords are ceremonially flourished or are laid on the ground and danced around.


sword dance

noun

  1. a dance in which the performers dance nimbly over swords on the ground or brandish them in the air
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Derived Forms

  • sword dancing, noun
  • sword dancer, noun
Discover More

Other Words From

  • sword dancer noun
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of sword dance1

First recorded in 1595–1605
Discover More

Example Sentences

When Lamb forces himself to come slouching through, whether in a verbal sword dance with Scott Thomas’ Taverner or with a more physical display of spycraft, it isn’t just surprising, it’s inspirational.

With Biden and Prince Mohammed, “there aren’t going to be a lot of sword dances, or smiling photo ops, or warm embraces,” Miller said.

The visit concluded with Mr. Trump and other senior officials joining King Salman and the rest of his Saudi hosts in a traditional sword dance.

As part of the celebration, men and boys were already updating a traditional sword dance with new break-dance moves.

After al-Muslim returned, Kuwaitis celebrated with tea and a ceremonial sword dance.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


swordcraftsword fern