dancing-hall
Definition
Noun: A "dancing-hall" is a large room or building specifically designed and used for dancing, often featuring a dance floor, music, and sometimes a stage for a band or DJ.
Usage Examples
- (A venue dedicated to dancing.)
- (A building used for public dances.)
Advanced Usage
"to frequent a dancing-hall": to visit a dancing-hall regularly for social dancing.
- In the 1920s, young people would frequent the local dancing-hall every Saturday night. (They would go there often for entertainment.)
"dancing-hall music": music specifically performed or played in a dancing-hall, often lively and rhythmic.
- The band played classic dancing-hall music, like swing and foxtrot. (Music suited for dancing in such a venue.)
Variants and Related Words
Dance hall (n): a more common spelling variant of "dancing-hall".
- The dance hall was packed with people enjoying the live band. (Same meaning as dancing-hall.)
Ballroom (n): a large room for formal dancing, often more elegant than a typical dancing-hall.
- The ballroom was decorated with chandeliers for the gala. (A grander type of dancing space.)
Synonyms
- Ballroom: a large, formal room for dancing.
- Nightclub: a venue for dancing and entertainment, often with a bar.
- Discotheque: a club or venue where people dance to recorded music.
Related Idioms
"to dance the night away": to spend the entire evening dancing, often in a dancing-hall.
- They danced the night away at the old dancing-hall. (They enjoyed dancing for a long time.)
"to call the tune": to be in control or make decisions, sometimes used in the context of a dancing-hall where a caller directs dances.
- The band leader called the tune, and everyone followed the steps. (The leader decided the music and dance order.)