Sekirov Dictionary

pirouette

UK /ˌpɪ.ɹʊˈɛt/US /ˌpɪ.ɹəˈwɛt/

noun3

  1. A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet.
  2. The whirling about of a horse.
  3. A wooden mouthpiece assembly or lip rest used in some European double-reed instruments.

verb1

  1. To perform a pirouette; to whirl on the toes, like a dancer.
forms

pirouetted · pirouetting · pirouettes

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