dance floor

British

noun

1. an area of floor in a disco, etc, where patrons may dance
2. ( as modifier )
  
  dance-floor music

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Powell, who in earlier years had hit the dance floor, sat it out.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"The dance floor is not just a place, it's a threshold: A ritualistic space where movement replaces language."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

They closely observed the hive "dance floor," where bees gather and interact.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

RFK Jr.’s more genial video version shows him sipping a glass of milk and being dreamily transported to a lively dance floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Juniors and sophomores crowded around the punch bowl and snack table, and a few brave theater kids were already out on the dance floor.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

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