waltz

/wɔlts/
verb
  1. To dance a waltz.
    • He asked her to waltz, and she happily agreed.
    • The children tried to waltz but kept stepping on each other's toes.
    • They waltzed across the polished floor with perfect grace.
  2. To move or proceed in a casual, confident, or carefree manner.
    • The cat waltzed past the dog as if it owned the house.
    • She waltzed into the meeting ten minutes late without apologizing.
    • He waltzed through the exam, finishing in half the time.
  3. To achieve or accomplish something with ease.
    • He waltzed past the security guard without being stopped.
    • The team waltzed to victory in the championship game.
    • She waltzed through the interview and got the job.
noun
  1. A formal dance in triple time, performed by couples moving in a smooth, flowing pattern of turns and glides.
    • The couple practiced the waltz every evening before the competition.
    • At the wedding, the bride and father shared a beautiful waltz.
    • The ballroom was filled with dancers gliding across the floor in a slow waltz.
  2. The music written for or played during a waltz dance.
    • She hummed a familiar waltz while setting the table.
    • The orchestra struck up a lively waltz by Strauss.
    • The pianist played a gentle waltz as guests arrived.
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