ballroom
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The hotel ballroom was decorated with hundreds of flowers for the wedding.”
In context“The palace ballroom featured massive crystal chandeliers and polished marble floors that reflected the light of a thousand candles during the gala.”
Synonymsdance hallhall - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“They decided to take ballroom classes before their wedding so they could dance the waltz.”
In context“Competitive ballroom requires not only technical precision and athletic endurance but also a deep connection between the two partners.”
Synonymssocial dancing - 03 C2 Proficiency
v.to take part in formal ballroom dancing.
v.to engage in ballroom dancing. This intransitive use is less common than the noun form.
Simple“The couples ballroomed across the floor until the early hours of the morning.”
In context“As the orchestra played a sweeping melody, the guests began to ballroom with a grace rarely seen in modern nightclubs.”
Synonyms
“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?”
From ball + room.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.