ballroom
noun
ball·room
| \ ˈbȯl-ˌrüm
, -ˌru̇m\
, -ˌru̇m\
Definition of ballroom
: a large room used for dances
Examples of ballroom in a Sentence
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The characters and weapons in the classic American version have changed a bit over 70 years, but the rooms—kitchen, ballroom, conservatory, billiard room, library, study, hall, lounge, dining room, and cellar—never have. — Ann Lien, House Beautiful, "The Clue Board Game's Getting a New Room, and You Could Decide What It Is," 29 Aug. 2019 In photos shared by the show’s official social media accounts, Trebek appeared to celebrate in a ballroom, which was adorned with multicolored balloons and filled with multiple tables. — Ashley Boucher, PEOPLE.com, "Jeopardy!'s Alex Trebek Celebrates 79th Birthday with Friends and Family Amid Cancer Diagnosis," 22 July 2019 San Francisco police officers and security officers ushered the activists out of the ballroom. — Lauren Hernández, SFChronicle.com, "Activists interrupt Pelosi award ceremony in San Francisco, demand she take action to impeach Trump," 21 Aug. 2019 Kelley lingered behind a dais in the corner of a darkened ballroom, the UCLA senior running back savoring every moment. — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, "UCLA running back Joshua Kelley is all smiles thinking ahead to his senior season," 24 July 2019 Everyone ran to the middle of the ballroom, Kazmerski said. — Hannah Knowles, Washington Post, "Trump popped in on a wedding at his golf course, and a ‘U-S-A!’ chant broke out," 22 July 2019 Cowan said at the front of a Charleston Gaillard Center ballroom. — Philip Elliott / Charleston, Time, "These Democrats Are Trying to Ensure the Term ‘Socialism’ Doesn’t Define Them in 2020," 19 June 2019 That didn’t stop Mayor Rahm Emanuel from smiling on his way out of the ballroom. — David Haugh, chicagotribune.com, "Draft lottery disappointing for Bulls, but they can still get impact player at No. 7," 16 May 2018 Tonioli dubbed Rippon the angel of the ballroom with the hips of the devil. — Hal Boedeker, OrlandoSentinel.com, "'Dancing With the Stars': Adam Rippon, Josh Norman dazzle," 1 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ballroom.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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ballroom
noun
English Language Learners Definition of ballroom
: a large room used for dances
See the full definition for ballroom in the English Language Learners Dictionary
ballroom
noun
ball·room
| \ ˈbȯl-ˌrüm
, -ˌru̇m\
, -ˌru̇m\
Kids Definition of ballroom
: a large room for dances