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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The Dance Moms alum and pro dancer gave an energetic foxtrot performance for their first dance of season 30. Season 33 of DWTS is now streaming on Hulu. —

Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 Since the judges’ scores do play a role in the finale results, Joey’s at a slight advantage already, having scored the semifinals’ lone perfect 30 with his fantastic foxtrot. —

Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 25 Nov. 2024 On Tuesday night's season 33 Dancing With the Stars semifinals episode, pro dancer Brandon Armstrong lifted his foot off the floor twice during his foxtrot with partner Chandler Kinney. —

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Dance styles viewers can expect to see include the Viennese waltz, salsa, foxtrot, paso doble, tango and cha cha, ABC said in a news release. —

Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Foxtrot