pole dance

noun, verb — 2 senses

pole dance

noun
1

A form of dancing and acrobatics centred on a pole, practiced as a gymnastic or erotic activity.

Related terms
dance pole

pole dance

verb
1

To perform a pole dance.

  • She pole-dances to gospel hymns.2008, Andrea Gibson, Pole Dancing to Gospel Hymns, page 7:
  • You know, it's that workout program where you pole dance and prance around like a stripper.2009, Becky A. Bartness, How to Lose a Client, page 133:
2 more examples
  • I read that Cornelius Vanderbilt used to go for long walks to think. I pole danced.2011, Anuvab Pal, 1888 Dial India:
  • Someone shouted from the background for them to pole dance.2012, Emmy Grace, A Place in This World, page A-70:
Derived terms
pole dancer, pole dancing

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