ballroom
UK: ˈbɔːlruːm | US: ˈbɔːlruːm
n. a large room for formal dancing or social gatherings
n. a genre of dance music associated with formal ballroom dancing
The word "ballroom" combines "ball" (from Old French bal, meaning "dance" or "festive gathering") and "room" (from Old English rūm, meaning "space"). Historically, "ball" referred to lavish dance events in European aristocracy, while "room" denoted the grand halls where these events were held. Over time, "ballroom" evolved to describe both the physical space and the style of dance performed there.
The couple waltzed gracefully across the ballroom floor.
The hotel’s grand ballroom hosted over 500 guests for the gala.
She took ballroom dancing lessons to prepare for the competition.
The ballroom was decorated with chandeliers and velvet drapes.
Traditional ballroom music filled the air as the dancers twirled.