ballroom

noun

Definition of ballroomnext
as in auditorium

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Recent Examples of ballroom The letters cite stories on construction details related to the East Wing bunker, funding for the White House ballroom, munitions stockpiles impacted by the Iran war and sanctions against Russia. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026 The ballroom itself was also on theme, with animal-print lighting up the dance floor and even jungle-luxe decor to help set the stage for the performance. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 All three teams made it through the elimination process, with Giada De Laurentiis and her partner, Alan Bersten, being asked to leave the ballroom at the end of the episode. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026 The White House first announced renovations on the East Wing, which included a 90,000 square feet ballroom structure intended for high-profile events, in July 2025. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 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
  • Founded in 1961 and housed in a historic church, the theater entertains audiences in its 416-seat auditorium with musicals and plays produced by professionals from around the country.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The vast main deck could become a large salon, a stage, or auditorium, with terraces opening both to port and starboard, while curved staircases lead to balconies and private spaces above.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of auditorium
Noun
  • Sample The Local Beer Gwinnett County’s first brewery, visit the relaxed tasting room and convivial beer garden at Slow Pour Brewing.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • As cooler weather rolls in, now is the perfect time to add mulch to your garden beds.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of garden
Noun
  • The massive structure hosted gladiator games and animal hunts—and remains the largest amphitheater in the world.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Naturally, that song was a standout moment during Coutain’s opening set for Kes the Band’s amphitheater and arena-headlining Roots, Rock, Soca Tour this summer.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of amphitheater
Noun
  • Keys, Price and Nima finally entered the arena and immediately traded blows with the Usos and Fatu.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Prudential Center, TD Garden, Xfinity Mobile Arena and United Center are all run by the NHL teams—United Center is 50/50 with the Bulls—and ranked among the 10 busiest North American arenas for concerts in 2025, per Billboard.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of arena
Noun
  • Located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, the community of around 30,000 is home to a walkable, historic downtown populated with local boutiques and businesses; a legendary theatre; and lots of great restaurants.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Jake is eventually very frustrated and decides to quit basketball to do theater.
    — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of theater
Noun
  • Gothic The Gothic print wallpaper is a faithful reproduction of the wallpaper originally used in the staircase hall of a historical building in Worcestershire.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The main concert hall, which also contains the 500-seat Samueli Theater and the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge Education Center, officially opened in 2006.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of hall

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“Ballroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballroom. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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