Definitions for bolero

bolero bo·le·ro

Spelling: [buh-lair-oh, boh-]
IPA: /bəˈlɛər oʊ, boʊ-/

Bolero is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 75 anagrams from letters in bolero (beloor).

Definitions for bolero

noun

  1. a lively Spanish dance in triple meter.
  2. the music for this dance.
  3. a jacket ending above or at the waistline, with or without collar, lapel, and sleeves, worn open in front.

Origin of bolero

Borrowed into English from Spanish around 1780-90

Examples for bolero

I said the bolero was published four years before his visit to Spain.

"I should like to have seen that prior dancing the bolero," said Power.

The dance at the Jardin Mabille has ruined the popularity of the bolero.

The prior's a trump, and as for the bolero, he would dance it.

Chopin's bolero, Op. 19, may be described as a bolero a la polonaise.

Pieces thus far include pink and ivory tulle dresses with a bolero and Swarovski crystals, sold at $1200 each.

There's a bolero I designed this season that looks like it's made of leaves.

To the lively music of our band, the charming Senoritas figured away, in all the seducing attitudes of the bolero and the waltz.

The Touissaints have introduced the bolero, and dance charmingly.

The costumes will take the stage when bolero bows at the Palais Garnier on May 2.

Word Value for bolero
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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