ballroom

CEFRC1

/ˈbɔːlɹuːm/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A large room used for formal dancing.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A type of elegant dance.

Examples

  • Miss Scarlett was killed with a candlestick in the ballroom.

  • Would you join me for some ballroom dancing?

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈbɔːlɹʊm/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. To take part in ballroom dancing.

  2. A large room used for dancing and banquets.

More examples

In context

  • The boy became volubly friendly and bubbling over with unexpected humour and high spirits. He tried to persuade Cicely to stay away from the ball-room for a fourth dance. Nobody would miss them, he explained.

Quick test

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The couple danced elegantly across the large blank with chandeliers.

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Origin

noun

From ball + room.