ballroom

[bawl-room, -room]

noun

1. a large room, as in a hotel or resort, with a polished floor for dancing.

ballroom

/ -ˌrʊm, ˈbɔːlˌruːm /

noun

1. a large hall for dancing

Word History and Origins

Origin of ballroom¹

First recorded in 1730–40; ball ² + room

Example Sentences

Other funds will go to the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall, with the intention of building a Mar-a-Lago-style ballroom, which is expected to cost $200 million overall.

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As part of Monday's settlement, YouTube will pay $22m to the Trust for the National Mall, a non-profit group that is aiming to raise $200m to build a new ballroom at the White House.

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In a darkened airport hotel ballroom room, a bevy of California Democrats sought to distinguish themselves from the crowded field running for governor in 2026.

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"We send her all our love and best wishes for a swift recovery, and we very much hope to welcome her back to the ballroom in the future."

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As she looks forward to getting back on the Strictly ballroom dance floor, she said she remained "on a mission to raise awareness" about breast cancer.

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