ballroom

noun

Definition of ballroomnext
as in auditorium

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Recent Examples of ballroom While coaches fielded questions in the main ballroom at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday, the conference commissioner paced a quiet foyer deep within the Hilton Chicago, phone by ear. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 July 2026 The Commission has been delegated with reviewing and approving plans for many government projects, including the triumphal arch and the new White House ballroom. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 28 July 2026 The eight contestants who entered into the ballroom on Monday will return next week. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 But Saturday night, the long endeavor culminated in a celebration in a hotel ballroom overlooking one of Asia’s most popular beaches. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 27 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
  • On Secret Of Success This weekend, in North America, Spidey will share Imax auditoriums with the fourth weekend of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • While Imax offers a variety of screen options, including digital versions of the 70 mm aspect ratio, these viewings are often cropped to fit the auditorium in which they are being shown.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of auditorium
Noun
  • One evening, my husband and I waited with a few others in the garden, the air thick with lavender.
    — Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This lentil dish adds fresh garden zucchini for a cozy and satisfying meat-free meal.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of garden
Noun
  • On a warm summer evening with the sun setting behind the lawn, the amphitheater provided a fitting backdrop for Mellencamp’s heartland rock.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Signature outdoor amenities include an amphitheater, a tennis court, and gated steps leading to a secluded beach cove.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 July 2026
Definition of amphitheater
Noun
  • In 2019, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London became the first arena outside North America specifically built to accommodate an American football game.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • No separate planning application specifically for an arena has been submitted.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of arena
Noun
  • Plus, two beloved musical-theater greats, Norbert Leo Butz and Amber Iman, are about to enter the show on Broadway.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • American soldiers fighting in the Mediterranean theater were sent there on leave during WWII.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of theater
Noun
  • For sheer pleasure foodies should head to the neighbouring food hall, Hala Koszyki where ladies who lunch come to stock up on prime ingredients.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As those three walked through one door, Tarik Skubal was about to have his introductory news conference in one of the Cubs’ private clubs across the hall.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
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