belly dance


noun

a solo dance of Middle Eastern origin, performed by a woman with midriff exposed, emphasizing movements of the pelvis and abdominal muscles.
Also called danse du ventre.

Origin of belly dance

First recorded in 1895–1900

OTHER WORDS FROM belly dance

belly dancer, noun belly dancing, noun

Example sentences from the Web for belly dance

  • The woman is question is 20-year-old Lizzi Miller, plus-size model and belly-dance enthusiast who wears a size 12-14.

    Absolutely Flabulous |Marisa Meltzer |September 2, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for belly dance

belly dance

noun

a sensuous and provocative dance of Middle Eastern origin, performed by women, with undulating movements of the hips and abdomen

verb belly-dance

(intr) to perform such a dance

Derived forms of belly dance

belly dancer, noun