samba
Pronunciation: [ˈsæmbə]
Word
Context: "music and dance"
(noun) a lively and rhythmic dance that comes from Brazil. People dance the samba to fun music with fast beats at parties and festivals. It's very joyful and energetic.
Example
The dancers performed an amazing samba at the festival last night.
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He didn’t enjoy the samba and preferred a slower dance style instead.
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Have you ever tried dancing the samba at a party?
Context: "genre"
(noun) a style of music that originated in Brazil. Samba music is upbeat and often played with various instruments, making everyone want to dance.
Example
We listened to some cheerful samba during our road trip.
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She didn't like samba music; she preferred classical instead.
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What do you think makes samba such a popular music style?
Context: "dance"
(verb) to dance the samba, which is a fun and lively way of moving to samba music. When people samba, they often sway their hips and move quickly.
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They sambaed together beautifully at the carnival.
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He didn't samba at the party and just watched from the sidelines.
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Can you samba like the dancers on TV?
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