ballet
bal.let \'ba-.la-, ba-'\ \ba-'let-ik\ n [F, fr. It balletto, dim. of ballo dance, fr. ballare] 1a: dancing in which conventional poses and steps are combined with light f lowing figures and movements 1b: a theatrical art form using ballet dancing to convey a story, theme, or atmosphere 2: music for a ballet 3: a group that performs ballets - bal.let.ic aj