bolero
noun
bo·le·ro bə-ˈler-(ˌ)ō 
-ˈle-rō
plural boleros
1
: a Spanish dance characterized by sharp turns, stamping of the feet, and sudden pauses in a position with one arm arched over the head
also : music in ³/₄ time for a bolero
2
: a loose waist-length jacket open at the front
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Keeping with the pink theme, the singer added even more vibrant details to the look by wearing a ruffled pink bolero, pink nails and bright pink lipstick. 
Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 In the clip, Kardashian wears a denim Prada bucket hat with a black bolero and a white tank top. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 July 2022 The 12-track album, out today via ATO Records, is infused with the multi-instrumentalist’s admiration for the golden era of romantic bolero music that continues to transcend cultural borders today. Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 June 2022 Butler, who plays Elvis, led the pack in a custom black kid mohair bolero jacket and trousers with a black satin scarf and black shoes. Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 2 May 2022 Equally compelling was the jet black mohair bolero worn by Elvis star Austin Butler. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 6 May 2022 It was worn on the show solo in season 1, as was its matching bolero jacket, which was paired with a simple black mini in the pilot. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 24 Mar. 2022 When a coat or chunky knit is too heavy and a sleeveless top is too light, a bolero can provide just enough warmth to keep goosebumps at bay—all without adding bulk to your look. Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2022 Or warp a traditional Cuban ballad known as a bolero using an obscure Soulja Boy sample? New York Times, 18 Mar. 2022 See More
Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 In the clip, Kardashian wears a denim Prada bucket hat with a black bolero and a white tank top. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 July 2022 The 12-track album, out today via ATO Records, is infused with the multi-instrumentalist’s admiration for the golden era of romantic bolero music that continues to transcend cultural borders today. Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 June 2022 Butler, who plays Elvis, led the pack in a custom black kid mohair bolero jacket and trousers with a black satin scarf and black shoes. Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 2 May 2022 Equally compelling was the jet black mohair bolero worn by Elvis star Austin Butler. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 6 May 2022 It was worn on the show solo in season 1, as was its matching bolero jacket, which was paired with a simple black mini in the pilot. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 24 Mar. 2022 When a coat or chunky knit is too heavy and a sleeveless top is too light, a bolero can provide just enough warmth to keep goosebumps at bay—all without adding bulk to your look. Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2022 Or warp a traditional Cuban ballad known as a bolero using an obscure Soulja Boy sample? New York Times, 18 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Spanish
First Known Use
1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1