dancer — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A person who dances, usually as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

   Synonyms

   stepper

   Examples

   I'm a terrible dancer.

2. A stripper.

   Usage

   • euphemistic

   Synonyms

   exotic dancer

3. Synonym of garreter (“a thief who used housetops to enter by garret windows”).

   Usage

   • Obsolete
   • Slang

   Examples

   [A]bout 40 were burglars, "dancers," "garreters," and other adepts with the skeleton keys.

Noun

1. a performer who dances professionally

   Synonyms

   professional dancerterpsichorean

   Broader terms

   performerperforming artist

2. a person who participates in a social gathering arranged for dancing (as a ball)

   Synonyms

   social dancer

   Broader terms

   actordoerworker