pirouette

Meanings

• Noun

  A graceful pirouette is a turning leap in ballet or figure skating.

  - "She executed a perfect pirouette."
  - "The ballerina's pirouettes left the audience in awe."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌpɪ.ɹuːˈɛt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pirouette
Bouquet , Bespoke , Cue , Rue , Vogue

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Pirate (en) : A person who robs ships and sailors at sea.
   

2. Pirogue (en) : A type of small, shallow-draft boat, typically with a narrow, pointed bow and a wide, flat bottom.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pirouette that leads to same result
pirouette , pirouetted , pirouettes , pirouetting

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Etymology

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From French pirouetter, meaning 'to whirl, to turn around', from pirouette, meaning 'a whirl, a turn'.

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Trivia

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1. The pirouette is believed to have originated in the 15th century.

2. The world record for the most pirouettes in one minute is held by American figure skater, John Coughlin, who completed 208 pirouettes in 2005.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ballet: A theatrical art form that combines dance, music, and drama.

2. Figure skating: A competitive sport that involves performing various jumps, spins, and dance moves on ice.

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Culture

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The pirouette is a significant move in ballet and figure skating, representing grace, agility, and control. It has been a staple of these art forms for centuries, and has been depicted in various works of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "pirouette"

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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