ballroom

noun

ball·​room ˈbȯl-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a large room used for dances

Examples of ballroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

About five years ago, the former college football player discovered his love for burlesque at a ballroom event in the Phoenix area, launching his career as a performer. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Other amenities include a ground-floor restaurant, coffee bar, 12,000 square feet of meeting space and a ballroom. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

The president's approval ratings have sunk to record lows as polls also show voters see a disconnect between their top issues and what Trump seems to be focused on, like the White House ballroom construction project. — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026

His signature project, a White House ballroom and underground bunker, continues as legal fights play out. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 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