ballroom

noun

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

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The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026 Trump has also heavily reduced the White House Rose Garden curated in 1962 by Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in order to build his new ballroom. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026 But next door, at the Waldorf Astoria, tucked away behind the doors of an upstairs ballroom is an oasis of calm with the relaxed, fun vibe of a family reunion. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 The hotel’s grand ballroom on Thursday hosted a presentation for MA fashion graduates at the London College of Fashion to showcase their takes on sustainability, new materials and identity. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ballroom

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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 26 Feb. 2026.

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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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