ballerina
Translation
ballerina, ballet dancer
Examples
The young ballerina dreamed of dancing on stage.
The young ballerina dreamed of dancing on stage.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ballerina a female ballet dancer The young ballerina dreamed of dancing on stage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dancer, danseuse
Etymology
From Italian 'ballerina', feminine of 'ballerino' (dancer), from 'ballare' (to dance).
Memory Tips
A ballerina dances at a 'ball'. The '-ina' suffix often denotes a feminine form in Italian.