1. A Brazilian martial art that combines dance, acrobatics, and music, traditionally developed by enslaved Africans.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the art form or its cultural tradition; Pronounced kah-poo-AY-ruh
2. A person who practices or performs capoeira.
Usage: The practitioner is sometimes called a capoeirista

Examples

• She learned capoeira at a studio in Rio de Janeiro.
• The capoeira performance combined impressive flips with rhythmic footwork.
• He has been studying capoeira for five years and earned his first belt.
• Capoeira music typically features drums, tambourines, and call-and-response singing.
• The capoeira roda is a circle where dancers take turns performing.
• Many tourists visit Brazil to watch authentic capoeira demonstrations.