balletomane

[ ba-let-uh-meyn, buh- ]

noun

1. a ballet enthusiast.

Other Words From

• bal·leto·mani·a noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of balletomane¹

1925–30; back formation from balletomania; ballet, -o- ( def ), -mania ( def )

Example Sentences

I grew up coming to New York in the summers, visiting my aunt and uncle, who were balletomanes.

From Washington Post

Frequent company tours made Ms. Serrano an international star, and she excited even the notoriously exacting Russian balletomanes.

From New York Times

After the year audiences have been through, it may appeal to even the grinchiest of balletomanes.

From Seattle Times

There is 2.5 inches more leg room, and the chairs have been staggered to improve sightlines, giving even the shortest operagoers and balletomanes a better shot at seeing what is taking place onstage.

From New York Times

The actress and balletomane Jennifer Garner, who narrates the recorded program, will read the entire book, which Random House recently published in a partnership with the dance company.

From New York Times