"May Ball" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: May Balls [plural]
Etymology: So named because they take place in May Week, originally in May but now in early June. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=May Ball}} May Ball (plural May Balls)
  1. (Cambridge University) An elaborate formal event held on the grounds of a college at the end of the academic year, attended by students and often involving food, alcohol, live music, fireworks, illuminations, and attractions such as amusement rides.
    Sense id: en-May_Ball-en-noun-ECim7v6j Categories (other): Cambridge University English, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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