break dance

American  

verb (used without object)

1. to perform break dancing.

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break dance British  

noun

1. an acrobatic dance style originating in the 1980s

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verb

1. (intr) to perform a break dance

Other Word Forms

• break dancer noun
• break dancing noun

Example Sentences

The Radiotron youth center gave kids and teens a chance to get together, sing hip-hop and show off their break dance moves.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2022

Then he can break dance or do jumping jacks or anything else he can contrive to let the batter know the identity of the next pitch.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2020

SAT Author and professor Daudi Abe discusses history behind the Northwest’s Grammy-winning rappers, world champion break dance crew, world-renowned clothing designers and community driven grass roots organizations, 11 a.m.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2018

Wolfpack All-America defensive end Bradley Chubb is a destroyer of offensive game plans, stealer of quarterback towels and has been known to break dance after victories .

From Washington Times • Dec. 13, 2017

The highlight of the night came before the sixth inning when the Phillie Phanatic, dressed like rapper Flavor Flav, attempted to break dance.

From Washington Post • Jul. 23, 2011