Cotillion: meaning, definitions and examples

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cotillion

 

[ kษ™หˆtษชl.jษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dance event

A cotillion is a formal ball or event for young people, traditionally involving dancing and etiquette. It typically serves as a social debut for young women, marking their entrance into society. Cotillions are characterized by structured dances, often set to classical music, with participants usually wearing formal attire. The event may include various activities, including games, presentations, and dance instruction, aimed at teaching social skills.

Synonyms

ball, dance, debutante ball.

Examples of usage

  • She attended a cotillion at the local community center.
  • The cotillion was a highlight of her coming-of-age celebration.
  • They practiced their steps all week for the annual cotillion.

Translations

Translations of the word "cotillion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cotilhรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เคŸเคฟเคฒเคฟเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cotillion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cotillion

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั‚ะธะปัŒะนะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kotylion

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒชใ‚ชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cotillon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cotillรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kotilyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”ํ‹ธ๋ฆฌ์˜จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆุชูŠู„ูŠุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cotillion

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kotiliรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœ†่ˆžๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kotiljon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kotiljรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพั‚ะธะปัŒะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kotilyon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cotillion

Etymology

The term 'cotillion' originates from the French word 'cotillion', which means 'little skirt' and was used in the context of a dance involving pairs of dancers. The dance form gained popularity in the 18th century in France, where it evolved into a stylized group dance. By the 19th century, the cotillion had been adopted by many social events and was often associated with the coming-out parties of young women in high society. The cotillion represented not just a dance, but also a social event where young people could learn proper etiquette and social interactions. Over time, the term has been used to refer to the formal balls themselves rather than just the dance, emphasizing its role as an important social function.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,037, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.