danseuse

[ French dahn-sœz ]

noun

, plural dan·seuses [dah, n, -, sœz].

1. a female ballet dancer.

danseuse

/ dɑ̃søz /

noun

1. a female ballet dancer

Word History and Origins

Origin of danseuse¹

1835–45; < French; feminine of danseur; -euse

Example Sentences

If the Koch contained these two danseuses instead of those seated pairs of women, you feel their energy would raise the roof.

From New York Times

After Konig, and then Malka raced ahead, the Italian leader struck — jumping out of his saddle and pedaling while standing in the upright riding position known in French as “la danseuse,” or the dancer.

From Washington Times

After Konig, and then Malka raced ahead, the Italian leader struck — jumping out of his saddle and pedaling while standing in the upright riding position known in French as "la danseuse," or the dancer.

From US News

New York Times writers were curious about Hakoah’s “intricate pre-arranged system of passing,” for “soccer is a game which requires the footwork of a danseuse.”

From New York Times

It was she who conceived the celebrated "shawl dance" that was the rage throughout Europe for years thereafter, and that still is used, in very slightly modified form, by premieres danseuses.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• dancer