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ballroom

noun

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

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Each of the five finalist pairs, which consist of a celebrity star and a professional ballroom dancer, will dance three times during the episode. Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025 Across the ballroom, mothers presented daughters, friends honored friends, and industry peers highlighted one another’s evolution, creating a night rooted in community and mutual admiration. Cat Johnson, Billboard, 24 Nov. 2025 She's also spent time in Los Angeles as of late, cheering from the side of the ballroom as her older sister and fellow influencer Alix competes on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 Emceeing events got challenging for me and even intimidating in echoing ballrooms. Marlee Ginter, CBS News, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ballroom

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 27 Nov. 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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