Foxtrot

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communications code word

Fox·trot ˈfäks-ˌträt

—used as a code word for the letter f

foxtrot

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noun

fox·trot ˈfäks-ˌträt

variants or less commonly fox-trot or fox trot

plural foxtrots also fox-trots or fox trots

: a short broken slow trotting gait in which the hind foot of the horse hits the ground a trifle before the diagonally opposite forefoot

: a ballroom dance in duple time with slow walking steps, quick running steps, and the step of the two-step

also : the music for this dance

The band played a foxtrot.

fox-trot

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verb

ˈfäks-ˌträt

fox-trotted; fox-trotting; fox-trots

intransitive verb

: to dance the foxtrot

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Noun

With this public friendship-bracelet foxtrot, Gabriel has become the first member of Genesis to see Swift’s three-hour epic. —

Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 June 2024 After the special two-part competition on Oct. 7-8, VelJohnson and Slater scored 21 out of 40 for their foxtrot and a 21 out of 40 with their cha cha. —

Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024 The dancer and her partner Reginald VelJohnson were eliminated after their foxtrot and cha cha failed to impress during the special two-part competition held Oct. 7-8. —

Nick Caruso, TVLine, 15 Oct. 2024 Former Bachelorette Jenn Tran is dedicating her foxtrot to Taylor Swift. —

Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Foxtrot