# pirouette

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌpɪ.ɹʊˈɛt/ · frequency rank #77,092

## Definitions
1. A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet.
2. The whirling about of a horse.
3. A wooden mouthpiece assembly or lip rest used in some European double-reed instruments.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French pirouette, see there for more; attested since 1706.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/pirouette