Pirouette ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pirouette ( noun )

A spinning turn on one foot, especially in ballet or figure skating.

Origin:

From french pirouette, from italian trottare, meaning to trot.

Examples:

1. The ballerina executed a perfect pirouette on stage.
2. The figure skater added a triple pirouette to her routine.

(As a verb)

Pirouette ( verb )

A spinning turn on one foot, especially in ballet or figure skating.

Origin:

From french pirouette, from italian trottare, meaning to trot.

Examples:

1. The ballerina executed a perfect pirouette on stage.
2. The figure skater added a triple pirouette to her routine.