ballroom
word
/ˈbɔɫˌɹum/
BAWL-room
/bˈɔːlɹuːm/
BAWL-room
Definition
A large room designed for holding dances and formal social gatherings.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or historical; common in hotels, palaces, or event venues. Not used for everyday party rooms. Often appears in phrases like 'ballroom dancing' or 'grand ballroom'.
Spanish: salón de bailePortuguese (BR): salão de bailePortuguese (PT): sala de baileChinese (Simplified): 舞厅Chinese (Traditional): 舞廳Hindi: नृत्य कक्षArabic: قاعة رقصBengali: বলরুমRussian: бальный залJapanese: 舞踏会場 - ボールルームVietnamese: phòng khiêu vũKorean: 무도회장Turkish: balo salonuUrdu: بالرومIndonesian: aula dansa - ballroom
Example Sentences
The hotel has a beautiful ballroom for weddings.
basic
They learned to dance in the ballroom.
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The castle's ballroom is very large.
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In old movies, the ballroom scenes are always magical.
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Everyone gathered in the ballroom for the New Year's party.
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The couple's first dance lit up the entire ballroom.
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