: a male ballet dancer

Word History

Etymology

French, from danser to dance

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of danseur was in 1776

Dictionary Entries Near danseur

Cite this Entry

“Danseur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/danseur. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

: a male ballet dancer
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