1. (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
   "The ballerina's flawless pirouette drew applause from the audience"

1. Do a pirouette, usually as part of a dance
   "The ballerina pirouetted gracefully across the stage"

Derived forms: pirouettes, pirouetted, pirouetting

Type of: pivot, spin, swivel, twirl, twist, whirl

Encyclopedia: Pirouette, cacahuète