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Definition of ballroom

ballroom

/ˈbɔːlruːm/
ball · room
Plural:ballrooms
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• noun

1

A large room inside a building, hotel, or mansion specifically designed and used for holding formal dances and social gatherings.

Example

"The hotel's grand ballroom was decorated with crystal chandeliers and floral arrangements for the charity gala."

2

Formal partner dancing, such as the waltz, foxtrot, or tango, performed socially or in competitions (short for ballroom dancing).

Example

"After taking beginner classes in college, they decided to compete in amateur ballroom at the regional level."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century as a compound of 'ball' (from French 'bal', meaning a formal dance, ultimately from Late Latin 'ballare', to dance) and 'room' (from Old English 'rūm').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ballroom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ballroom
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