Waltz can refer to a gracefulmoving in a smooth, elegant, and attractive way ballrooma large room used for formal dancing and social events dance, the music written for that dance, or, informallyin casual language, not in a formal or official way, an easy or certain victory. It can also mean to dance the waltz.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /wɔlts/
Easy pronunciation: WOLTS (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, so the full word is stressed.
Verb sense: to dance the waltz.
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Waltz Meaning
to perform the waltz dance
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to dance the waltz
Example: They waltzed across the floor at the wedding reception.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- waltz around — Can work in the same dance sense, but it is less common and more specific in form.
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Other Meanings of Waltz
Meaning 2
a formal ballroom dance with three beats in a bar
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat
Example: The orchestra played a slow waltz.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- valse — A direct synonym, especially in formal or European usage.
Meaning 3
music written for the waltz dance
Part of speech: noun
Definition: music composed in triple time for waltzing
Example: He wrote a waltz for piano.
Meaning 4
an easy, certain win
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an assured victory (especially in an election)
Example: Her campaign turned what looked like a contest into a waltz.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- walk-in — Used informally to mean an easy win, though it is less standard and more slangy.
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Waltz Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- waltz around
the dance
- valse
an easy or certain victory
- walk-in
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Common Mistakes
- Don’t confuse the dance noun with the music written for the dance.
- Don’t use the victory sense when you mean the dance, or vice versa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does waltz mean?
Waltz can mean the ballroom dance itself, the music written for that dance, or, informally, an easy or certain victory. As a verb, it means to dance the waltz.
What is a synonym for waltz?
For the dance sense, valse is a direct synonym. For the verb sense, waltz around can work in some contexts. For the informal victory sense, walk-in is a possible informal equivalent.
Is waltz only a dance word?
No. It is most commonly used for the dance and the related music, but it can also mean an easy win in informal use.
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