Ballroom: meaning, definitions and examples
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ballroom
[ ˈbɔːlruːm ]
dance hall
A large room used for dancing, typically with a polished wooden floor and mirrored walls.
Synonyms
ballroom dance floor, dance hall
Examples of usage
- The ballroom was filled with couples dancing to the music.
- She learned to waltz in the elegant ballroom.
room in a mansion
A formal large room, especially one in a mansion.
Synonyms
banquet hall, reception room
Examples of usage
- The grand ballroom in the mansion was used for hosting extravagant parties.
- The ballroom was elegantly decorated with chandeliers and silk curtains.
Translations
Translations of the word "ballroom" in other languages:
🇵🇹 salão de baile
🇮🇳 बॉलरूम
🇩🇪 Ballsaal
🇮🇩 ruang dansa
🇺🇦 бальний зал
🇵🇱 sala balowa
🇯🇵 ボールルーム
🇫🇷 salle de bal
🇪🇸 salón de baile
🇹🇷 balo salonu
🇰🇷 무도회장
🇸🇦 قاعة الرقص
🇨🇿 taneční sál
🇸🇰 tanečná sála
🇨🇳 舞厅
🇸🇮 plesna dvorana
🇮🇸 danssalur
🇰🇿 бал залы
🇬🇪 ბალრუმი
🇦🇿 bal zalı
🇲🇽 salón de baile
Word origin
The term 'ballroom' originated from the Latin word 'ballāre' which means 'to dance'. Ballrooms became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as social gathering places for dancing and socializing. They were often found in grand mansions, hotels, and public buildings, providing a space for people to enjoy music and dance in a formal setting.
See also: ball, ballad, ballet, ballgame, ballot, ballpark, balls.