Sekirov Dictionary

bolero

UK /bəʊ̯ˈlɛə̯.ɹəʊ̯/US /boʊ̯ˈleɹ.oʊ̯/

noun 2
verb 1
forms 3

noun2

•
A lively Spanish dance in 3/4 time; also an unrelated slower-tempo dance of Cuban origin, in 2/4 time.
- Edward's attention was at first rivetted on two dancers engaged in their graceful national dance, the bolero. What a blessing to a people is a climate that encourages out-of-door amusement! — 1831
•
A type of short, buttonless jacket or blouse, open or tied in front and ending at the diaphragm.
- He took the bolero, which was made of soft angora, and rubbed it up and down his cheek. — 2009

verb1

To dance the bolero.

forms

boleroed · boleroing · boleros

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