two-step

/'tu:step/
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two-step

A couple dances the two-step at a country music hall.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A ballroom dance in duple meter; marked by sliding steps: A specific type of social dance characterized by its 2/4 time signature and a distinctive gliding motion across the floor.

  2. Verb:

    • To dance the two-step: To perform the dance known as the two-step.
Usage Examples

  • Noun: The band played a classic country two-step.They learned the basic pattern of the two-step in their dance class.

  • Verb: The couple two-stepped gracefully across the dance floor all night.Can you two-step to this song?

Advanced Usage
  • "to do the two-step": A common phrase meaning to dance the two-step.
Variants and Related Words
  • Two-stepper (n): A person who dances the two-step.
Synonyms
  • Ballroom dance: A formal social dance for couples.
  • Glide: To move smoothly and continuously.
Related Phrases
  • Texas two-step: A popular variation of the dance, strongly associated with country and western music from the Southwestern United States.
two-step

A couple dances the two-step at a country music hall.

Verb
  1. dance the two-step
Noun
  1. a ballroom dance in duple meter; marked by sliding steps