🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

볼룸 댄스

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bolrum daenseu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ballroom Dance/ˈbɔːl.ruːm dæns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그들은 결혼식을 위해 볼룸 댄스를 배우고 있습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of partner dance that is performed in a ballroom setting, typically characterized by formal styles and structured movements.

    "They took ballroom dance lessons to prepare for their wedding."
  2. 2

    A competitive form of dance that includes various styles such as waltz, tango, and foxtrot.

    "She excelled in ballroom dance competitions, winning several trophies."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ballroom dance' originates from the combination of 'ballroom', which comes from the French word 'bal', meaning a dance or ball, and 'dance', derived from the Old French 'dancier', meaning to dance. The concept evolved in the 19th century as formal social dancing became popular in grand ballrooms.

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