ballroom dance

noun

: any of various usually social dances (such as the tango, two-step, and waltz) in which couples perform set moves
ballroom dancer noun
ballroom dancing noun

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Dress up in formal or semi-formal wear for this elegant ballroom dance. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024 Each couple performed two dances, one ballroom dance style and one Latin dance style. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024 Enjoy dinner, dancing and performances by Cincinnati Caledonian Pipes and Drums, Highland Dancers, Country Dancing and ballroom dancing with Pete Wagner Big Band. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024 Britt Stewart may be the one teaching Eric Roberts how to ballroom dance — but he's got some lessons of his own to impart. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ballroom dance 

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ballroom dance was in 1850

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“Ballroom dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ballroom%20dance. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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