dinner dance
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dinner dance
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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“Some teens are organizing a dinner dance at a local restaurant for winter break after they finish their first semester of college,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2020
The seated dinner dance is not the most fun and will cost you the most money.
From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2019
In the past, the group had spent up to $157,000 on food and beverages for the dinner dance.
From Washington Post • Jun. 23, 2017
St. Patrick’s Day dinner, dance, proceeds support local charities, 7 p.m.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2013
Whenever Halloween fell during the week, since we were so isolated, Pine Mountain would have a dinner dance.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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