ballroom

noun

ball·​room ˈbȯl-ˌrüm How to pronounce ballroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a large room used for dances

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However, with no episode airing tonight, when will the contestants and their pro partners return to the ballroom? Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 In the downstairs ballroom, Guadagnino embraces his two co-stars, signifying their close relationship. Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 As part of the restoration effort, the boathouse's original grand ballroom will return to hosting weddings and special events. Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024 The royals had previously allowed tours at Balmoral around the grounds and gardens, but access inside the castle was limited to the ballroom, making the Castle Internal Guided Tours the most intimate ever. Janine Henni, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ballroom 

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ballroom was in 1719

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“Ballroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ballroom. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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ballroom

noun
ball·​room ˈbȯl-ˌrüm How to pronounce ballroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a large room for dances

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