Definitions

1. noun

a turn on one foot while rotating on the other foot, typically performed as part of a ballet or dance movement

“The ballerina finished her routine with a beautiful pirouette.”

2. verb

to turn on one foot while rotating on the other foot, typically in a dance movement

“The dancer pirouetted across the stage with ease.”

3. noun

a sudden change or turn of events

“The company’s fortunes changed in an instant, a real pirouette in the market.”