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samba

/ˈsɑmbə/

Meanings
noun
A Brazilian ballroom dance or dance style.

Examples :

"The music at the party was lively, and many people started doing the samba. "
culture music entertainment dance

Related Words

Illustration listen

listen noun

/ˈlɪs.ən/

An instance of listening.

"Give the motor a listen and tell me if it sounds off."

Illustration started

started verb

/ˈstɑːtɪd/ [ˈstɑɹɾɪd]

To begin, commence, initiate.

"The movie started at 7 PM. "

Illustration lively

lively noun

/ˈlaɪvli/

Term of address.

""Lively," my grandmother's lively, always filled the room with stories about her childhood. "

Illustration ballroom

ballroom noun

/ˈbɔːlɹuːm/

A large room used for dancing and banquets.

"The school's annual dance was held in the large ballroom. "

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celebrating verb

/ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈsɛləˌbreɪtɪŋ/

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

"to celebrate the name of the Most High"

Illustration danced

danced verb

/dɑːnst/ /dænst/

To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

"I danced with her all night long."

Illustration people

people noun

/ˈpiːpəl/ /ˈpipl̩/

Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

Illustration aforementioned

aforementioned noun

/əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/

The one or ones mentioned previously.

"We reviewed John's and Mary's applications; the aforementioned was highly impressive. "

Illustration sister

sister noun

/ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

"My sister is always driving me crazy."

Illustration carnival

carnival noun

/kɑɹnəˈvɑl/

Any of a number of festivals held just before the beginning of Lent.

"Carnival of Brazil"

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during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

Illustration musical

musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "