pole dancing

noun

: usually solo dancing performed while using a fixed vertical pole as a prop
pole dance noun or intransitive verb
pole dancer noun

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As pole dancing has grown more popular as an exercise and sport, a variety of styles have emerged. Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024 Since then, pole dancing has seen a massive surge in popularity. Celia Ford, Vox, 10 Aug. 2024 Looking at pole dancing next to other Olympic sports, the snub can feel ridiculous. Celia Ford, Vox, 10 Aug. 2024 Athletes in movement practices like pole dancing already struggle to make a living doing their sport. Celia Ford, Vox, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pole dancing 

Word History

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pole dancing was in 1994

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“Pole dancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pole%20dancing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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