waltz

A dance for two people with three beats in each repeating group.

• We danced a waltz.
• She learned the waltz for her wedding.
• The couples practiced their waltzes around the room.

Common phrases: dance a waltz, a slow waltz, learn the waltz

Music with three beats in each repeating group, often written for a dance.

• The pianist played a waltz.
• The orchestra performed three waltzes after the break.
• This waltz has a gentle, flowing melody.

Common phrases: play a waltz, a piano waltz, a Strauss waltz

To go somewhere very casually or confidently, often when others think this is inappropriate.

• He just waltzed in late.
• You cannot waltz into someone’s house without asking.
• She waltzed out of the meeting before it finished.

How to use it: waltz into something (He waltzed into my office without knocking.); waltz off with something (She waltzed off with my umbrella.)

Similar words: breeze

Common phrases: waltz into something, waltz out, waltz in

To dance with a partner to music that has three beats in each repeating group.

• Can you waltz?
• They waltzed together at the wedding.
• We were waltzing when the music stopped.

How to use it: waltz with someone (She waltzed with her grandfather.); waltz around something (They waltzed around the room.)

Common phrases: waltz with someone, waltz around something

To complete something or succeed at it with very little effort.

• She waltzed through the test.
• With that preparation, you should waltz it.
• The team waltzed to victory in the final.

How to use it: waltz through something (She waltzed through the entrance exam.); waltz something (With your experience, you will waltz the interview.)

Similar words: breeze through, sail through

Common phrases: waltz through something, waltz it, waltz to victory