NYT Dictionary

DANCING

/ˈdæns.ɪŋ/
NounVerbDANC-ingdanc-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

The activity of taking part in a dance.

Etymology

Origin: French

From dance + -ing. The sense "dance club" is from French dancing, a pseudo-anglicism derived from English dance + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

danceterpsichoresaltationballetballeticbeamingbeatifiedbickeringblessedblinking

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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