Recent Examples on the WebFor Asher, complications ensue when he’s introduced to the duo’s new trainer, Scarlett DuBois, a former ballerina, and his rival’s sister.—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024 Golfer arrested:Scottie Scheffler handcuffed by police before start of Round 2 of the PGA Championship
Who was Ella Adler?
Ella, a ballerina, lived in Miami Beach, officials said, and attended Ransom Everglades High School in Miami.—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024 The Florida owner of a boat matching the description of one that struck and killed a 15-year-old Florida ballerina on Saturday has been identified in an incident report obtained by Fox News Digital.—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 16 May 2024 Ballerina Found, Authorities Say Ella, a ballerina and student at Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove, Fla., was the granddaughter of U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Michael M. Adler, CBS reports.—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for ballerina
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Italian, "woman who dances professionally or for pleasure," feminine counterpart of ballarino, ballerino "professional dancer, person who loves to dance," from ballare "to dance" (going back to Late Latin ballāre) + -ar-, -er-, extension in nominal derivation + -ino, suffix of occupations (as in postino "mailman," scalpellino "stonemason"), going back to Latin -īnus-ine entry 1 — more at ball entry 3
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