ballet

noun

bal·let ˈba-ˌlā How to pronounce ballet (audio)

ba-ˈlā

: a theatrical art form using dancing, music, and scenery to convey a story, theme, or atmosphere

: dancing in which conventional poses and steps are combined with light flowing figures (such as leaps and turns)

: music for a ballet

: a group that performs ballets

: something likened to a ballet especially in complexity and precision of movement

Where else can you peek into the kitchen and see a quiet ballet of cooks, their entire attention focused on feeding a mere 65 people?

Ruth Reichl

Rather, it is people and the daily ballet of urban life that make a city.

Steven Earnest et al.

balletic

ba-ˈle-tik How to pronounce ballet (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

She does tap dancing and ballet. We are going to a ballet tonight. This is one of my favorite ballets.

Recent Examples on the Web Oleksandr Shapoval, a renowned dancer at Ukraine’s National Opera ballet, was killed in combat in eastern Ukraine, said a senior Ukrainian official, Anton Gerashchenko, confirming media reports.

Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Her first ballet flat was named after her mother Reva, and the iconic T-emblem shoe was seen on everyone from Blake Lively to Anne Hathaway.

Taylor Lashley, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 When George isn't learning history, French and even ballet at school, Thomas's Battersea, he's proven to be a pro page boy and is a fan of The Lion King.

Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The women clean their immaculate houses, take ballet lessons or sip martinis by the pool.

Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Prep the pot roast, scrub the bathtub spotless, take remedial ballet lessons or lay by the communal pool.

Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Spaghetti straps, the ballet flat, and pockets and zippers on dresses were all McCardell innovations.

Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Sep. 2022 Zapanta was born in the Philippines and is a former California Ballet dancer who also works as a guest artist for many ballet companies, most recently with Boca Ballet Theatre in Florida.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 Spears in a pink ballet costume and John sitting at an old upright wooden piano.

Marisa Whitaker, SPIN, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	balletic
释义	ballet noun bal·let ˈba-ˌlā ba-ˈlā 1 a : a theatrical art form using dancing, music, and scenery to convey a story, theme, or atmosphere b : dancing in which conventional poses and steps are combined with light flowing figures (such as leaps and turns) 2 : music for a ballet 3 : a group that performs ballets 4 : something likened to a ballet especially in complexity and precision of movement Where else can you peek into the kitchen and see a quiet ballet of cooks, their entire attention focused on feeding a mere 65 people? Ruth Reichl Rather, it is people and the daily ballet of urban life that make a city. Steven Earnest et al. balletic ba-ˈle-tik adjective Example Sentences She does tap dancing and ballet. We are going to a ballet tonight. This is one of my favorite ballets. Recent Examples on the Web Oleksandr Shapoval, a renowned dancer at Ukraine’s National Opera ballet, was killed in combat in eastern Ukraine, said a senior Ukrainian official, Anton Gerashchenko, confirming media reports. Ellen Francis, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Her first ballet flat was named after her mother Reva, and the iconic T-emblem shoe was seen on everyone from Blake Lively to Anne Hathaway. Taylor Lashley, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 When George isn't learning history, French and even ballet at school, Thomas's Battersea, he's proven to be a pro page boy and is a fan of The Lion King. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The women clean their immaculate houses, take ballet lessons or sip martinis by the pool. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Sep. 2022 Prep the pot roast, scrub the bathtub spotless, take remedial ballet lessons or lay by the communal pool. Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2022 Spaghetti straps, the ballet flat, and pockets and zippers on dresses were all McCardell innovations. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Sep. 2022 Zapanta was born in the Philippines and is a former California Ballet dancer who also works as a guest artist for many ballet companies, most recently with Boca Ballet Theatre in Florida. San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2022 Spears in a pink ballet costume and John sitting at an old upright wooden piano. Marisa Whitaker, SPIN, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology French, from Italian balletto, diminutive of ballo dance, from ballare First Known Use 1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing ballet water ballet corps de ballet water ballet corps de ballet Kids Definition ballet noun bal·let ˈba-ˌlā ba-ˈlā 1 : a stage dance that tells a story in movement and pantomime 2 : a group that performs ballets balletic adjective as in athletic Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance athletic acrobatic coordinated deft fleet-footed graceful adroit dexterous dextrous limber sure-footed agile lithe supple lithesome pliant loose-jointed nimble spry lissome light-fingered feline lissom gracile light-footed pliable flexible featly lightsome light-foot light Antonyms & Near Antonyms ungainly ungraceful clumsy graceless lumbering awkward gawky rigid uncoordinated klutzy stiff inflexible inept maladroit bungling See More
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ballet

noun

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing ballet

Kids Definition

noun

adjective