Synonyms for samba

Noun

1. obeche, obechi, arere, samba, Triplochiton scleroxcylon, tree

usage: large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood

2. samba, dance music, danceroom music, ballroom music

usage: music composed for dancing the samba

3. samba, ballroom dancing, ballroom dance

usage: a lively ballroom dance from Brazil

4. samba, canasta, basket rummy, meld

usage: a form of canasta using three decks and six jokers

Verb

1. samba, dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe

usage: dance the samba