ballerine

/bæləˈriːn/ or /bɑləˈreɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a woman who is a trained professional in ballet, typically a performer or dancer.

“The ballerine took her final bow to a standing ovation after a flawless performance of Swan Lake.”

2. noun

a ballet shoe, especially one for a ballerina.

“The ballerine broke when she fell during the rehearsal, but fortunately, it was a spare.”

Synonyms

  • ballet dancer
  • dancer
  • prima ballerina

Antonyms

  • clumsy person
  • non-dancer