ballroom

American  

[bawl-room, -room] / ˈbɔlˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

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

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ballroom British  

/ -ˌrʊm, ˈbɔːlˌruːm /

noun

1. a large hall for dancing

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Etymology

Origin of ballroom

First recorded in 1730–40; ball ² + room

Example Sentences

“There seems to be dancing in the grand ballroom.”

From Literature

Last year, the production began using geolocation icons to show the folks at home where a nominee was seated in the ballroom while pop-up banners shared trivia about presenters and winners.

From Salon

The ballroom erupted in cheers and Williams confirmed that indeed their trainers have, and their daughters and moms, too.

From BBC

In its place, and that of the East Wing, will be an enormous gilded ballroom — so big that it promises to dwarf the White House itself.

From Salon

Demos, presentations and meetings will take place in a massive convention center as well as ballrooms and suites throughout the city.

From Barron's

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