ballroom dance
Americannoun
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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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