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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

  • (..) Hey, you want to talk to Zoe? Yeah. Zoe, come say hello to your father. No. Uh, she just ran into the other room. It's okay. It's okay. Okay, um, her ballet recital is Sunday. Don't forget. I didn't forget. Well, travel safely. I'll see you soon. Mommy! Okay. Well, she is closer to your age. (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation