1. cavalry soldiers armed with lances
Usage: military; historical
2. a type of quadrille dance performed by four or eight couples
Usage: dance

Examples

• The lancers charged across the battlefield on horseback.
• Napoleon’s army included several regiments of lancers.
• The Polish lancers were famous for their skill and bravery.
• At the ball, couples performed the lancers in elaborate formations.
• The dance instructor taught us the steps to the lancers.
• Historical reenactors dressed as British lancers rode in the parade.