ballroom

noun

ball·​room ˈbȯl-ˌrüm How to pronounce ballroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a large room used for dances

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With Fisk in the periphery — or at her office, or in the same ballroom — every second is an opportunity to reveal Matt’s true identity and push Heather out of his life for good. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025 And just as Matt nudged Heather to cut in with him on the mayor and first lady, Poindexter arrived at the ballroom balcony with rifle in hand. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Apr. 2025 The lobby space flows into other amenities, including the adjacent Hall Napa Valley Tasting Room & Wine Lounge, the ballroom and event areas, and the fitness center. Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The men’s team gathered in a ballroom, watching the women play in the Final Four and the national championship game a state away. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ballroom

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ballroom was in 1719

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“Ballroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ballroom. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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ballroom

noun
ball·​room ˈbȯl-ˌrüm How to pronounce ballroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a large room for dances

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