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

A large room used for formal dances and receptions.

"The hotel ballroom was decorated for the wedding reception."

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 notes

In plain EnglishA grand room for dances, or the elegant style of partner dancing performed there.

Common pairings

ballroom dancing ballroom floor

Word forms

ballroomed past tense, ballrooms plural, ballrooms singular

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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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Frequently asked questions

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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