ballroom

noun

ball·​room ˈbȯl-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a large room used for dances

Examples of ballroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s a wide array of options in this oddly-perfect elegant ballroom, along with a specialty chef that whips up a mean omelet before your eyes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Dancing With the Stars is obsessed with Mariah Carey, as the ballroom devoted one full night to honor the legendary singer-songwriter. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Sometimes the best networking at a conference happens in the hallway outside the ballroom. — John M. O'Connor, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Bonus points for the Glee reunion with former DWTS champ Amber Riley back in the ballroom to sing for this one. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing ballroom

• ballroom dance

Rhymes for ballroom

• assume
• backroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume
• courtroom

Kids Definition

ballroom

noun

ball·​room ˈbȯl-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a large room for dances