noun🔗ShareA type of music and dance that originated in the West Indies (perhaps Trinidad), characterized by improvised lyrics on topical or broadly humorous subjects, often creating satire of current events."The steel drum band played lively calypso music at the school's Caribbean festival, making everyone want to dance and laugh at the silly political jokes in the lyrics. "musicdancecultureentertainmenttraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo perform calypso."The students were calypsoing their favorite calypso songs at the school talent show. "musicentertainmentcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bulbous bog orchid of the genus Calypso, Calypso bulbosa"While hiking in the damp forest, we were excited to spot a delicate calypso blooming near the mossy rocks. "natureplantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA light blue color."She painted her bedroom walls calypso. "colorChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
