rumba

/ˈrʌmbə/ /ˈruːmbə/

Meanings

noun

A slow-paced Cuban partner dance in 4:4 time.

Examples :

"At the wedding reception, the band started playing a slow, romantic rumba, and the bride and groom took to the dance floor. "

verb

To dance the rumba

Examples :

"At the wedding, my aunt decided to rumba with my uncle, even though he's not a very good dancer. "

dance entertainment music culture

Related Words

started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

decided verb

/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

romantic adjective

/ɹə-/ /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/

Of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin: Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Catalan, Occitan, Corsican, etc.

"My history teacher explained the romantic languages, like French and Spanish, in class today. "

dance noun

[dæːns] [dans] [däːns] [dɑːns] /dæns/

A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.

"The school's dance team performed a lively dance during the assembly. "

paced verb

/peɪst/

To walk back and forth in a small distance.

"The nervous student paced back and forth in the hallway before the big exam. "

wedding verb

/ˈwɛdɪŋ/

To perform the marriage ceremony for; to join in matrimony.

"The priest wed the couple."

partner noun

/ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɐːtnɘ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/

Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.

"My sister is my partner in crime when it comes to planning surprise parties. "

playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

dancer noun

/ˈdæns.ə(ɹ)/

A person who dances, usually as a job or profession.

"The school's dance troupe has a talented dancer who practices every day after school. "

though adverb

/ðəʊ/ /ðoʊ/

Despite that; however.

"I will do it, though."

bride noun

/bɹaɪd/

A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married.

"The bride was excited to finally see her family again after the wedding. "

reception noun

/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/

The act of receiving.

"The reception of the new student was warm and welcoming. "