dance card

American  

noun

1. a card listing, in order, the names of the partners with whom a woman has agreed to dance at a formal ball or party.

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Etymology

Origin of dance card

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

His dance card was continually full, and my chances felt empty.

From Los Angeles Times

And importantly, none of the actions above require anyone to quit a current job; they simply require top law students to leave certain firms off of their interview “dance card,” opting for the many comparable firms that haven’t capitulated.

From Slate

Every year brings the inevitable snubs when Oscar puts together its dance card.

From Los Angeles Times

"My dance card’s getting pretty full," he says.

From Salon

Normally, Broadway dominates my dance card on short trips to New York.

From Los Angeles Times