How to Pronounce "cotillions"
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Definition
Cotillions are formal ballroom dances, especially those that introduce young people, often teenage girls, to society. In the U.S., they are known for debutante balls.
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Many teenagers attend cotillions to learn social dancing.
Cotillions often require formal dresses and suits.
Parents enjoy watching their children at cotillions.
In the South, cotillions are still a big tradition for debutantes.