Synonyms of ballroomnext
: a large room used for dances

Examples of ballroom in a Sentence

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Trump invited attendees of a Hispanic Heritage Month to be among the first to walk on his ballroom floor. — Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Dancing With the Stars is bringing the Super Bowl to the ballroom for a special theme night in honor of the big game. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 The grand ballroom is a popular destination for events like galas and weddings, and smaller suites and meeting rooms are available for reservations. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026 The day is to feature 15 panel discussions, all in the hotel ballroom. — Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 28 Sep. 2026 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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ballroom

noun
: a large room for dances

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