ballroom

Thân thiện

The couple dances gracefully in the grand ballroom.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large room designed and used primarily for dancing, often for social or formal dances. It typically has a smooth, open floor and may be part of a hotel, club, or other public venue.

Usage

The word "ballroom" is used to specify the type of room based on its primary function. It is a countable noun.

Examples

• The wedding reception was held in the hotel's grand ballroom.
• They take ballroom dancing lessons every Tuesday night.
• The palace's famous ballroom can accommodate hundreds of guests.

Advanced Usage

• "Ballroom" as an attributive noun: Frequently used before another noun to describe a style or type related to such dances or venues.
  • Ballroom dance (e.g., waltz, tango).
  • Ballroom competition.
  • Ballroom etiquette.

Variants and Related Words

• Ballroom dancing (n): A formal style of partner dancing, also known as "social dance" or "dancesport."
• Ballroom blitz (idiomatic): A phrase popularized by a song title, suggesting a scene of frantic, exciting activity, metaphorically extending from the image of a crowded, lively dance hall.

Synonyms

• Dance hall
• Dance floor (though this specifically refers to the floor area itself)
• Assembly room (archaic)

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but contrasting spaces could include: cubicle, closet, storage room.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• To have a ball: (Idiom) To have a wonderful time, to enjoy oneself greatly. While not containing the word "ballroom," it is semantically related through the shared root "ball," a formal social gathering for dancing.
  • We had a ball at the charity gala in the ballroom last night.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large room used mainly for dancing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dance hall
• dance palace