ballroom

noun

Definition of ballroomnext
as in auditorium

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Recent Examples of ballroom The proposal has also drawn bipartisan criticism, with several Senate Republicans joining Democrats in an unsuccessful effort to block funding for the ballroom through either federal money or private donations without congressional authorization. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 7 July 2026 Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden. — Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Disagreements within families are inevitable, Augustin-Joseph said as leaders listened inside the Sandals Grand Lucian ballroom. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 This includes a ballroom event, followed by a yacht party and a Sunday Service event to close out the weekend. — Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ballroom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballroom
  1. auditorium
  2. garden
  3. amphitheater
  4. arena
  5. theater
  6. hall
Noun
  • The Capitol Theatre has six auditoriums and just celebrated its 100th anniversary last year.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The front building, protected as a historic landmark, is already undergoing structural stabilization after the completion of interior demolition and the controversial razing of the large auditorium behind it earlier this year.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Definition of auditorium
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  • The first wind phone was created in 2010 by Japanese garden designer Itaru Sasaki after the loss of his cousin to cancer and then later was dedicated to lives lost in the 2011 tsunami.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Leave some messiness in your garden and leave the leaves, as decaying leaves are great habitat for fireflies.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of garden
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  • Management is retrofitting amphitheaters from as little as 1% premium capacity toward 25% and designing new arenas with up to 30% premium inventory.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Both the amphitheater and Foundation Room are available for rent, with discounts for nonprofit organizations, Foster said.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of amphitheater
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  • All while the other competitor in the arena, Matt Kuchar, stood and waited, with the biggest round of his life on the line.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • For now, TerraFirma is set on proving its technology on Earth, with recent commercial projects including a sports arena and a Starbucks.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of arena
Noun
  • The supernatural thriller opened in theaters on May 15 and quickly exceeded expectations at the box office.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • Elsewhere, a movie theater outfitted with surround sound and comfy leather theater recliners.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Definition of theater
Noun
  • Natthaphong Lakhorn, 26, was at the beer hall on the night of the fire with four companions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • Many venues host stadium tours, team halls of fame or related museums that can be booked ahead of time, which makes for a good add-on for early arrivals or first-time visitors.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of hall

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