1. A ballet movement in which the dancer executes a series of quick turns while one leg is extended and whipped around the body.
Usage: ballet term; French origin; also spelled 'fouetté'

Examples

• The prima ballerina performed a stunning fouette across the stage.
• Mastering the fouette requires years of training and exceptional balance.
• She executed thirty consecutive fouettes without losing her spot.
• The fouette is one of the most challenging turns in classical ballet.