"ballroom" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbɔːlruːm/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ballroom.wav [UK] Forms: ballroom [singular], ballrooms [plural]
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  1. A ballroom is a large room used for dancing.
    Sense id: simple-ballroom-en-noun-sxPwThAd
  2. A ballroom dance is a type of dance done in pairs.
    Sense id: simple-ballroom-en-noun-1ZAjb-vc
     
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