waltz

(wôlts)

noun

a ballroom dance for couples, in moderate 3/4 time with marked accent on the first beat of the measure
music for this dance or in its characteristic rhythm
Informal a thing easy to do; esp., an easy victory in a contest

Origin: abbrev. < Ger walzer < walzen, to roll, dance about, waltz: for IE base see walk

adjective

of, for, or characteristic of a waltz

intransitive verb

to dance a waltz
to move lightly and nimbly; whirl
Informal
1. to proceed effortlessly, indifferently, etc.: to waltz through life
2. to win easily (with in)

transitive verb

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See waltz in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat.
b. A piece of music for this dance.
c. An instrumental or vocal composition in triple time.
Informal Something that presents no difficulties and can be accomplished with little effort.

verb waltzed, waltz·ing, waltz·es

verb, intransitive

To dance the waltz.
Slang To move unhesitantly, briskly, and with aplomb: always waltzes into the office 30 minutes late.
Informal To accomplish a task, chore, or assignment with little effort: waltzed through the exams.

verb, transitive