striptease

noun

strip·tease ˈstrip-ˌtēz

plural stripteases

: an act or dance in which a person gradually removes their clothing piece by piece in a seductive or provocative manner especially to the accompaniment of music

Examples of striptease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The famed male dancers, known for their striptease act in Las Vegas, are working with Actors’ Equity to unionize in an effort to obtain higher wagers and benefits. —

Bychris Morris, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024 From there, Kaitlyn, 39, introduced three of the original Chippendales dancers who would help the Golden Bachelorette men prepare a striptease of their own. —

Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024 An iconic dance troupe known for their all-male striptease revue is unionizing. —

James Factora, Them, 9 Oct. 2024 Kaitlyn Bristowe is also there to help these men put on a little performance…a striptease performance that is. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for striptease

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First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of striptease was in 1931

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“Striptease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striptease. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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Last Updated: 25 Oct 2024 - Updated example sentences

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