contradance

/ˌkɑnˈtrædəns/

Definitions

1. noun

a social gathering where people dance, especially in a traditional or folk style

“The old town was famous for its lively contradances on summer evenings.”

2. verb

to dance in a contradance style, typically in a group

“They contradanced through the village, their footsteps echoing off the buildings.”

Synonyms

  • ball
  • dance

Antonyms

  • inertia
  • stillness