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US/bæˈleɪ/
UK/ˈbæl.eɪ/
a style of dance with graceful, planned movements, usually performed on stage to music
In context
She has taken ballet lessons every Saturday since she was six years old.
We bought tickets to see the ballet at the city theater on Friday.
The ballet tells the story of a swan who is turned into a girl.
Words that go with ballet
noun + noun
- ballet dancerThe ballet dancer practices for six hours a day.
- ballet classMy daughter has a ballet class after school.
- ballet shoesShe packed her ballet shoes in a small bag.
- ballet companyThe ballet company is touring Europe this fall.
adjective + noun
- classical balletClassical ballet requires years of training.
verb + preposition
- go to the balletWe go to the ballet once a year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a ballet.Correct: She is a ballerina.