Recent Examples on the WebBravely Steps Out in Millennial Socks Tucked in the courtyard of the famous Centre de Danse du Marais, under the open windows of studios where ballerinas and dancers rehearse, GrandCoeur is a charming Parisian brasserie with alfresco dining atop centuries-old cobblestones.—Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024 Crafted from form-fitting, yet breathable jersey, the silhouette was inspired by wrap sweaters that ballerinas wear over leotards.—Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 June 2024 My bet is on Prada’s newest leopard ballerina mule.—Gab Waller, Vogue, 12 June 2024 Moira Shearer gives an unforgettable performance as a ballerina who falls under the spell of a ballet owner named Lermontov (Anton Walbrook).—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for ballerina
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Italian, "woman who dances professionally or for pleasure," feminine counterpart of ballarino, ballerino "professional dancer, person who loves to dance," from ballare "to dance" (going back to Late Latin ballāre) + -ar-, -er-, extension in nominal derivation + -ino, suffix of occupations (as in postino "mailman," scalpellino "stonemason"), going back to Latin -īnus-ine entry 1 — more at ball entry 3
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