prima ballerina

[ pree-muh ]
/ ˈpri mə /

noun

the principal ballerina in a ballet company.

Origin of prima ballerina

1895–1900; < Italian: literally, first ballerina

British Dictionary definitions for prima ballerina

prima ballerina
/ (ˈpriːmə) /

noun

a leading female ballet dancer

Word Origin for prima ballerina

from Italian, literally: first ballerina

Cultural definitions for prima ballerina

prima ballerina

The leading ballerina in a dance company.