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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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Etymology

Origin of ballroom dance

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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So sometimes on a Saturday early morning, I would go to my ballroom dance lesson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

When the play begins, Willie is practicing his moves for an upcoming ballroom dance contest he has entered with his girlfriend, Hilda.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

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

Luckily, readers were generous with sharing what’s worked for them — from ballroom dance classes to atheist book discussions.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 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

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