1
: a ballroom dance in ³/₄ time with strong accent on the first beat and a basic pattern of step-step-close
2
: music for a waltz or a concert composition in ³/₄ time
waltzed; waltzing; waltzes
1
: to dance a waltz
2
: to move or advance in a lively or conspicuous manner : flounce
3
a
: to advance easily and successfully : breeze
—often used with through
b
: to approach boldly
—used with up
can't just waltz up and introduce ourselves
waltzer
noun
Examples of waltz in a Sentence
Noun
They danced a waltz together.
Johann Strauss wrote many beautiful waltzes.
Verb
He waltzed with his daughter at her wedding.
He waltzed her around the dance floor.
He came waltzing into the room.
She waltzed right up to him and introduced herself.
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Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
As usual for Bong, unexpected music choices liven things up, from quirky waltzes to carnivalesque riffs in a Danny Elfman mode.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Jaden Smith waltzed onto the Grammys red carpet early on Sunday night in a demure black Louis Vuitton suit with, well, a castle on his head.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Many of the archival clips had been featured in one or more of the prior anniversary shows, like Martin and Gilda Radner frantically dancing together at a bar, or a short film where Phil Hartman and Jan Hooks shared a fantasy waltz.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2025
As usual for Bong, unexpected music choices liven things up, from quirky waltzes to carnivalesque riffs in a Danny Elfman mode.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
If President Donald Trump had his way, guests at the White House would be waltzing in a grand ballroom, not jostling for space in its largest room.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Jaden Smith waltzed onto the Grammys red carpet early on Sunday night in a demure black Louis Vuitton suit with, well, a castle on his head.
—Jacob Gallagher, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Waltz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waltz. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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waltz
1 of 2 noun
: a ballroom dance in ¾ time with strong accent on the first beat
also
: music for a waltz
waltz
2 of 2 verb1
a
: to dance a waltz
b
: to dance a waltz with
2
a
: to proceed easily and successfully : breeze
waltzed through the test
b
: to approach boldly
can't just waltz up and introduce ourselves
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