Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rain-dance
noun
/ˈreɪn dæns/
Definition
A ceremonial dance performed by certain Native American tribes to encourage rainfall.
Examples
- The pueblo held a rain-dance in hopes of bringing moisture to their parched fields.
- Children dressed in traditional attire to participate in the community’s rain-dance.
Meaning
The rain-dance is traditionally believed to invoke the spirits of nature to bring about rain, especially during dry seasons.
Synonyms
- ceremonial dance
- nature dance
