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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023

After all, his dance card was pretty full with both of the American sports teams he owns, the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils, in the playoffs.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2023

There’s a packed slate of classical ballet, contemporary dance, Indigenous performance art and more to put on your dance card this fall.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2022

"It wasn't done without thought. I also feel slightly like, is this a thing where our dance card has to be public?"

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2021

Tucked in between old woolen socks and pants were mementoes: circus bills, a dance card, penny postcards, a few photos.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson