dance card

American  

noun

1. a card listing, in order, the names of the partners with whom a woman has agreed to dance at a formal ball or party.

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Etymology

Origin of dance card

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

Directed by James Burrows, whose dance card would fill up with “Taxi,” “Cheers” and “3rd Rock From the Sun,” it’s in some respects a dry run for Reiner’s “When Harry Met Sally…,” tracking a not-quite-romantic but ultimately destined relationship across time.

From Los Angeles Times

His dance card was continually full, and my chances felt empty.

From Los Angeles Times

Every year brings the inevitable snubs when Oscar puts together its dance card.

From Los Angeles Times

"My dance card’s getting pretty full," he says.

From Salon

Normally, Broadway dominates my dance card on short trips to New York.

From Los Angeles Times