English Explanatory Dictionary

bolero

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lively Spanish dance in 3/4 time; also an unrelated slower-tempo dance of Cuban origin, in 2/4 time.
  2. A type of short, buttonless jacket or blouse, open or tied in front and ending at the diaphragm.
verb
  1. To dance the bolero.

Pronunciation

/bəˈlɛɹoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-bolero.wav

Word forms

bolero boleros boleroing boleroed

Etymology

From Spanish bolero, from bola.

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