Definitions for waltz
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Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. walk-in, waltznoun

   an assured victory (especially in an election)

2. waltznoun

   music composed in triple time for waltzing

3. waltz, valseverb

   a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat

4. waltz, waltz aroundverb

   dance a waltz

Wiktionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. waltznoun

   A ballroom dance in 3/4 time.

   Etymology: Walzer, from walzen, from walzan, from walt-, from wel-.

2. waltznoun

   A piece of music for this dance (or in triple time).

   Etymology: Walzer, from walzen, from walzan, from walt-, from wel-.

3. waltznoun

   A simple task.

   Etymology: Walzer, from walzen, from walzan, from walt-, from wel-.

4. waltzverb

   To dance the waltz (with).

   Etymology: Walzer, from walzen, from walzan, from walt-, from wel-.

5. waltzverb

   To accomplish a task with little effort.

   Etymology: Walzer, from walzen, from walzan, from walt-, from wel-.

6. waltzverb

   To move briskly and unhesitatingly.

   Etymology: Walzer, from walzen, from walzan, from walt-, from wel-.

7. waltzverb

   To move with fanfare.

   Etymology: Walzer, from walzen, from walzan, from walt-, from wel-.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Waltznoun

   a dance performed by two persons in circular figures with a whirling motion; also, a piece of music composed in triple measure for this kind of dance

   Etymology: [G. walzer, from walzen to roll, revolve, dance, OHG. walzan to roll; akin to AS. wealtan. See Welter.]

2. Waltzverb

   to dance a waltz

   Etymology: [G. walzer, from walzen to roll, revolve, dance, OHG. walzan to roll; akin to AS. wealtan. See Welter.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Waltz

   The waltz is a ballroom and folk dance in triple time, performed primarily in closed position.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Waltz

   wawlts, n. a German national dance performed by two persons with a rapid whirling motion, introduced into England in 1813: the music for such.—v.i. to dance a waltz: (slang) to move trippingly.—ns. Waltz′er; Waltz′ing. [Ger. walzer—walzen, to roll.]

Etymology and Origins(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Waltz

   From the German “Waltzer,” the name of the dance, and waltzen, to roll, relative to the revolutions made by the pairs of dancers.

Matched Categories

1. • Dance Music
   • Victory

How to pronounce waltz?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say waltz in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of waltz in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of waltz in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of waltz in a Sentence

1. Diane Kruger:

   The funny part is that Quentin’s hands are in the close-up, but Quentin Tarantino said, ‘ [ Christoph Waltz is ] not going to do it right, it ’ll either be too much or too little. ’.

2. David Nemeth:

   Sovereignty is visibly important to him, we can see he is not the kind who will waltz into the euro with his hands up, just to get it done at all costs.

3. Vladimir Putin:

   It is well known to everyone that waltzes were not very well received in their time ; it was considered mauvais ton [ vulgar ] to dance a waltz. Then it became classic, in fact.

4. Bruno Fortier:

   It's an incessant waltz of police cars and trucks.

5. Former Sen. Bob Dole:

   I think she'd be a pretty easy target in the general, if we nominate the right person, if (Cruz) does it, I think she'll win in a waltz.

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