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ballet

Definition

  • noun: a kind of dancing that is performed on a stage and that uses dance, music, costumes, and scenery to tell a story
  • noun: a theatrical art form using dancing, music, and scenery to convey a story, theme, or atmosphere
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: broadway musical, grand guignol, passion play

Examples

  • We enjoy going to the 'ballet'. [=we enjoy going to ballet performances]

  • This is one of my favorite 'ballets'.

  • We are going to a 'ballet' tonight.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) No, not exactly, but we have a little apartment here... that's probably as popular as yours. You remember, of course, miss Torso, the ballet dancer? She's like a queen bee with her pick of the drones. I'd say she's doing a woman's hardest job.'juggling wolves. Thank you. (..)
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