ballet
bal‧let /ˈbæleɪ $ bæˈleɪ, ˈbæleɪ/
noun
1. [countable] a performance in which dancing and music tell a story without any speaking:
We’re going to the ballet tomorrow evening.
2. [uncountable] this type of dancing
3. [countable] a group of ballet dancers who work together:
the Bolshoi ballet
bal‧let /ˈbæleɪ $ bæˈleɪ, ˈbæleɪ/
noun Date: 1600-1700
Language: French
Origin: Italian balletto, from ballo 'dance', from ballare; ⇨ ballerina
Language: French
Origin: Italian balletto, from ballo 'dance', from ballare; ⇨ ballerina
1. [countable] a performance in which dancing and music tell a story without any speaking:
2. [uncountable] this type of dancing
3. [countable] a group of ballet dancers who work together: