Samba

/ˈsæmbə/

noun

A fast, lively kind of dance from Brazil.

They danced the samba all night long at the carnival.

Definition 1 of 4

Pro Tip 1/3

Recognize samba as a dance with roots in Brazilian culture, often associated with festivals.

Samba's energetic moves reflect its Brazilian heritage.

Pro Tip 2/3

Samba is traditionally performed during Carnival in Brazil, a festival known worldwide.

Tourists flock to Brazil to see the samba parades during Carnival.

Pro Tip 3/3

Considered a cheerful and rhythmic dance, it's often danced in pairs or groups with smiles.

Watching the lively samba dancers, you could feel their joy.

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.