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.
Noun
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large room used mainly for dancing
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