Definition

1. Noun:
   • A line of people arranged one behind another, all performing the conga dance together.

Usage

• The term "conga line" specifically describes a formation of dancers, not the dance itself. It is used to refer to the visual spectacle of a long, snaking line of people dancing the conga, often at parties, celebrations, or parades.

Examples

• Noun:
  • A spontaneous conga line formed at the wedding reception and snaked through the entire hall.
  • The festival's highlight was a massive conga line that wound its way through the city streets.

Advanced Usage

• "to form a conga line": to organize or spontaneously create such a line of dancers.
  • The band played a lively tune, and the guests quickly formed a conga line.
• "to join the conga line": to become part of an existing line of dancers.
  • Seeing everyone having fun, she decided to join the conga line.

Variants and Related Words

• Conga (noun): A Latin American dance of African origin, or the tall, narrow drum used in its music.
  • They danced the conga to the rhythmic beat.
• Conga drum (noun): The specific type of drum used in conga music.

Synonyms

• Dance line: A line of people dancing in unison (a more general term).
• Snake dance: A similar line formation in other dance traditions.

Related Phrases

• Lead the conga line: To be at the front of the line, often setting the steps and direction.
  • The enthusiastic host led the conga line around the pool.
• The conga line broke up: The line of dancers dispersed.
  • After ten minutes, the conga line broke up as people got tired.

Noun

1. a line of people in single file performing the conga dance