noun
Uncommon
ballroom
BAWL-room
Ballroom (noun) means a large room used for formal dances and receptions. Example: “The hotel ballroom was decorated for the wedding reception.”
noun
1
A large room used for formal dances and receptions.
"The hotel ballroom was decorated for the wedding reception."
2
A formal style of partnered dancing such as the waltz or foxtrot.
"They took ballroom lessons every Thursday evening."
How to use ballroom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA grand room for dances, or the elegant style of partner dancing performed there.
Common pairings
ballroom dancing
ballroom floor
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Word forms
- Plural
- ballrooms
- Third person singular
- ballrooms
- Past tense
- ballroomed
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "ball" (a formal dance) and "room."
Synonyms
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dance hall
dance palace
Rhymes for ballroom
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What does “ballroom” mean?
The word “ballroom” means a large room used for formal dances and receptions. In plain terms, a grand room for dances, or the elegant style of partner dancing performed there.
How do you pronounce “ballroom”?
“Ballroom” is pronounced BAWL-room (/ˈbɔːlɹuːm/ in IPA).
How do you use “ballroom” in a sentence?
Here is “ballroom” used in a sentence: “The hotel ballroom was decorated for the wedding reception.”
What part of speech is “ballroom”?
“Ballroom” is a noun.
Is “ballroom” a common word?
“Ballroom” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ballroom” have?
“Ballroom” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large room used for formal dances and receptions.
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