dancing-party
Definition
Noun: - A social event or gathering where the primary activity is dancing, typically involving music and often held in a hall or similar venue.
Usage Examples
- (A social event focused on dancing.)
- (A recurring event where people gather to dance.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "dancing-party" is somewhat archaic or formal in modern English; it is often replaced by "dance" (as a noun) or "dance party" in casual contexts.
- (A formal or traditional event with dancing as the central feature.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dance (n): a social gathering for dancing; also the act of dancing itself.
- We went to a dance last Friday. (A social event for dancing.)
- Dance party (n): a more common modern term for a party where dancing is the main activity.
- The kids had a dance party in the basement. (An informal event focused on dancing.)
Synonyms
- Ball: a formal dancing-party, often with elegant attire and live music.
- The charity ball was a grand dancing-party. (A formal, elegant dance event.)
- Social: an informal gathering for dancing and conversation.
- The church social included a dancing-party. (A community event with dancing.)
- Prom: a formal dance, especially for high school students.
- She bought a new dress for the prom dancing-party. (A specific type of formal dance event.)
Related Idioms
- Have a dance: to participate in dancing at such an event.
- May I have a dance with you at the dancing-party? (To dance with someone at the event.)
- Lead the dance: to initiate or set the pace of dancing at a party.
- He was asked to lead the dance at the New Year's dancing-party. (To start the dancing or guide others.)