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noun co·til·lion \ kō-ˈtil-yən , kə- \
variants: or less commonly cotillon play \kō-ˈtil-yən, kə-, kȯ-tē-(y)ōⁿ\

Definition of cotillion

1 :a ballroom dance for couples that resembles the quadrille
2 :an elaborate dance with frequent changing of partners carried out under the leadership of one couple at formal balls
3 :a formal ball

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  1. young men hoping to meet the women of their dreams at the cotillion

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Origin and Etymology of cotillion

French cotillon, literally, petticoat, from Old French, from cote coat

cotillion Synonyms

Synonyms
ball, dance (also cotillon), formal, hop, prom
Related Words
blowout, celebration, event, festival, festivity, fete (or fête), gala, masque (also mask), masquerade, mixer, party, reception, shindig, soiree (or soirée); hoedown, square dance

COTILLION Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of cotillion for English Language Learners

  • : a large formal party for dancing

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