dance hall
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dance hall
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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ALICE, Texas—A man in a cowboy hat and boots entered the dance hall and drew loud cheers as he began to sing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Each track also has a set dance so, once someone has learned the steps, they can join in with it at any dance hall - worldwide.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025
The family later moved to the South Bronx, where they opened up a luncheonette called “Mambo”: a name chosen by young Eddie, who was enthralled by the Cuban dance hall rhythms.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025
The twins return to Clarksdale to open their own dance hall, Club Juke — a den of sin, to the church folk.
From Salon • May 2, 2025
Though at other moments, flickering in front of him, he sees the big kid from the entrance exams: his face gone bloodless atop the platform high above the dance hall.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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