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dance hall

American  

noun

  1. a public establishment that, for an admission fee, provides its patrons with music and space for dancing and, sometimes, dancing partners and refreshments.

Etymology

Origin of dance hall

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

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ALICE, Texas—A man in a cowboy hat and boots entered the dance hall and drew loud cheers as he began to sing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Nearly 30 inmates, selected for good behavior, donned tuxedos with pink boutonnieres and waited as daughters, some dressed in formal gowns, were led into the prison’s Bible college transformed into a makeshift dance hall.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

One year after the mass shooting at a dance hall in Monterey Park, survivors and family have tried to keep active and honor the memories of the victims.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2025

Social media has been awash with people from Tyrone and further afield sharing their memories and pictures of the famous dance hall as it is being demolished.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024

When I came out into the dance hall, I found Joey and Kevin, but Casey and Chas were gone, thankfully.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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