bal·let 
/bæˈleɪ, ˈbæˌleɪ/ noun
plural bal·lets /bæˈleɪ, ˈbæˌleɪ/ noun 1 [noncount] : a kind of dancing that is performed on a stage and that uses dance, music, costumes, and scenery to tell a story
▪ She does tap dancing and ballet. ▪ a performance of ballet — often used before another noun ▪ a ballet performance ▪ He's taking ballet lessons. ▪ a ballet dancer ▪ ballet shoes 2 : a show in which ballet is performed [count] ▪ We are going to a ballet tonight. ▪ This is one of my favorite ballets. [noncount] ▪ We enjoy going to the ballet. [=we enjoy going to ballet performances] 3 [count] : a group of dancers who perform ballets together — often used in names ▪ the Royal Ballet ▪ the New York City Ballet
▪ She does tap dancing and ballet. ▪ a performance of ballet — often used before another noun ▪ a ballet performance ▪ He's taking ballet lessons. ▪ a ballet dancer ▪ ballet shoes
— bal·let·ic /bæˈlɛɪk/ adjective [more balletic; most balletic]
▪ balletic [=graceful] movements ▪ She moved with balletic grace.
/bæˈlɛɪk/ adjective [more balletic; most balletic] ▪ balletic [=graceful] movements ▪ She moved with balletic grace.
