hoofer

hoofer — noun

1. someone who dances as a job, especially in tap, jazz, or musical‑theatre shows o

1.名詞B2
釋義

someone who dances as a job, especially in tap, jazz, or musical‑theatre shows on stage

例句

The Broadway musical needed an experienced hoofer like Sana to lead the ensemble dance numbers.

collocation: experienced hoofer

Joon trained as a hoofer for years before landing a lead role in London.

同義詞
  • dancer

    neutral, general term for any kind of dancer

  • tap dancer

    specifies the dance style most associated with hoofers

  • performer

    broader term; may include singers and actors as well

用法筆記

Avoid using 'hoofer' for ballet or contemporary dancers — it is best reserved for tap, jazz, and musical‑theatre performers. The word is too informal for résumés or formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌The ballet company hired two hoofers for Swan Lake.
✅The ballet company hired two professional dancers for Swan Lake.
💡'hoofer' sounds too informal for classical ballet and is normally used for tap or musical theatre.