polonaise /ˌpɒləˈneɪz/noun 6verb 1forms 3 noun6 •A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo. •Music for this dance. •A woman's dress having a tight bodice and a skirt divided to show a coloured underskirt. •A garnish made with melted butter, breadcrumbs, and herbs. •A short overcoat bordered with fur. •Synonym of Polish bed. verb1 •To dance the polonaise. formspolonaised · polonaising · polonaises