ballroom dance

American  

noun

1. any of a variety of social or recreational dances performed by couples, as in a ballroom.

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Other Word Forms

• ballroom dancing noun

Etymology

Origin of ballroom dance

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

In the evening, an instructor from ballroom dance company Sazon Dance Events will lead an hourlong salsa class — no experience or partner required.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023

He noted that people of all backgrounds and ages had bonded over their love of ballroom dance and music, and the night was extra special because of the celebration of the Lunar New Year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2023

In a chat following a rehearsal, in January, Nef mused about taking Posey to a rave while Posey reminisced about visiting classic ballroom dance halls in Berlin.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2023

Sarah thinks they go out to romantic dinners and take ballroom dance lessons or see black-and-white foreign movies with subtitles and deep meanings.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen