bossa nova
[ bos-uh noh-vuh, baw-suh ]
/ ˈbɒs ə ˈnoʊ və, ˈbɔ sə /
noun
jazz-influenced music of Brazilian origin, rhythmically related to the samba.
a dance performed to this music.
Origin of bossa nova
1960–65; < Portuguese: literally, new tendency, leaning
Words nearby bossa nova
boss,
boss around,
boss cocky,
boss screen,
boss-eyed,
bossa nova,
bossage,
bossboy,
bossdom,
bosselated,
bosset
British Dictionary definitions for bossa nova
bossa nova
/ (ˈbɒsə ˈnəʊvə) /
noun
a dance similar to the samba, originating in Brazil
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
Word Origin for bossa nova
C20: Portuguese, literally: new voice