Word
ballroom
Phoneticsball·room, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɔɫˌɹum/
UK/bˈɔːlɹuːm/
Definitions
01a large room
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a large, grand room in a big house or hotel used for formal dances and parties.
n. a large, ornate room specifically designed for social dancing, formal balls, and large-scale banquets.
“The hotel ballroom was decorated with hundreds of flowers for the wedding.”
“The palace ballroom featured massive crystal chandeliers and polished marble floors that reflected the light of a thousand candles during the gala.”
Synonyms
02style of dance
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a style of formal social dancing for couples, such as the waltz or tango.
n. a set of partner dances, including the waltz, tango, and foxtrot, enjoyed both socially and competitively around the world.
“They decided to take ballroom classes before their wedding so they could dance the waltz.”
“Competitive ballroom requires not only technical precision and athletic endurance but also a deep connection between the two partners.”
Synonyms
03to dance
C2 · Proficiency Formal · Literary
v. to take part in formal ballroom dancing.
v. to engage in ballroom dancing. This intransitive use is less common than the noun form.
“The couples ballroomed across the floor until the early hours of the morning.”
“As the orchestra played a sweeping melody, the guests began to ballroom with a grace rarely seen in modern nightclubs.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Image caption, The US president argues that a ballroom is necessary for large events and enhanced security at the White House.” “Is it illegal for the president to spend ‘patriotic’ donations on a White House ballroom or anything else?” Etymology
From ball + room.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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