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dance hall

American  

noun

  1. a public establishment that, for an admission fee, provides its patrons with music and space for dancing and, sometimes, dancing partners and refreshments.

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

A dance hall track by Sean Paul started and she pulled Bell back onto the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

Social media has been awash with people from Tyrone and further afield sharing their memories and pictures of the famous dance hall as it is being demolished.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024

Besides, I knew how a visit to the dance hall would end—standing alone in the corner, wishing I had stayed home.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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