1. plural of trance; states of altered consciousness or deep absorption in which a person is unaware of their surroundings

Examples

• The meditation teacher helped students enter peaceful trances.
• Hypnotists can induce trances in willing participants.
• She fell into one of her usual trances while reading poetry.
• The dancers moved as if in mystical trances.
• Ancient shamans were known to enter spiritual trances during rituals.
• The repetitive music put several listeners into light trances.