n.1 a a dramatic or representational style of dancing and mime, using set steps and techniques and usu. (esp. in classical ballet) accompanied by music. b a particular piece or performance of ballet. c the music for this.
2 a company performing ballet.
Phrases and idioms:
ballet-dancer a dancer who specializes in ballet.
Derivatives:
balletic adj.
Etymology: F f. It. balletto dimin. of ballo BALL(2)