ballroom

noun

ball·​room ˈbȯl-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a large room used for dances

Examples of ballroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump has faced widespread criticism for demolishing the East Wing of the White House to make room for the grand ballroom design. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

If the Supreme Court fails to address the issue within a fortnight, without Congressional approval, construction on the ballroom must cease. — News Desk, Artforum, 10 Aug. 2026

Regardless, work will continue on the underground security features of the ballroom project while construction of the main building is battled over in court. — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

This ruling does not even necessarily mean that the Defendants may not ultimately construct the ballroom. — Darlene Superville, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing ballroom

• ballroom dance

Rhymes for ballroom

• assume
• backroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume
• courtroom

Kids Definition

ballroom

noun

ball·​room ˈbȯl-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a large room for dances