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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Armond White, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Everywhere in the world there are New Year’s concerts featuring Strauss waltzes.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Amanda waltzes into Ted’s office with an eviction notice in her hand.
—Ayan Artan, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Scenes between Brando and Schneider include an on-set waltz, but without the heat of Gato Barbieri’s memorable jazz score, nothing comes close to Last Tango’s rapport and honesty.
—Armond White, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Everywhere in the world there are New Year’s concerts featuring Strauss waltzes.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
As a result, ball-handlers are waltzing into the paint unchecked, setting off a defensive chain reaction that Milwaukee can't recover from.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Amanda waltzes into Ted’s office with an eviction notice in her hand.
—Ayan Artan, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Waltz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waltz. Accessed 9 Apr. 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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