noun
dancing
Moving the body rhythmically, usually to music.
Dancing helps me relax after a long day at work.
Etymology
The action-noun ending turns the verb into the activity’s name. Dancing refers to the rhythmic bodily movement itself, whether social, ceremonial, or performed for an audience.
More examples
- The festival features live music and traditional dancing.
- Her dancing improves with regular practice.
- There is no room for dancing in this crowded kitchen.
Forms
Similar words
- dance
- Often names a specific routine or style of dancing.