Cotillion: meaning, definitions and examples
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cotillion
[ kษหtษชl.jษn ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น cotilhรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคฟเคฒเคฟเคฏเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Cotillion
๐ฎ๐ฉ cotillion
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพัะธะปัะนะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ kotylion
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใใฃใชใชใณ
๐ซ๐ท cotillon
๐ช๐ธ cotillรณn
๐น๐ท kotilyon
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝํธ๋ฆฌ์จ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุชูููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ cotillion
๐ธ๐ฐ kotiliรณn
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ๆฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ kotiljon
๐ฎ๐ธ kotiljรณn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพัะธะปัะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kotilyon
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.