noun
cotillion
koh-tihl-YO
noun
1
A formal social dance, historically French, often performed by young debutantes.
"She wore a white gown for her cotillion, marking her formal entry into society."
How to Use Cotillion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal ballroom dance, often associated with debutante events.
Word Forms
cotillioned past tense, cotillions singular
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Etymology
From French cotillon, literally "petticoat" — named after the dance's habit of revealing the petticoat as dancers moved.