cotillion

[US]/kəˈtɪl.jən/
[UK]/kəˈtɪl.jən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a social dance similar to a square dance with changing partners; a lively social dance from the 19th century involving partner changes and various figures
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Phrases & Collocations

formal cotillion

cotillion dance

cotillion ball

debut cotillion

cotillion class

cotillion program

cotillion etiquette

annual cotillion

cotillion tradition

cotillion event

Example Sentences

she attended a cotillion for her coming-out party.

many young ladies learn to dance before the cotillion.

the cotillion was held at the grand ballroom downtown.

he wore a tuxedo to the cotillion.

they practiced their dance moves for weeks before the cotillion.

the cotillion featured a variety of traditional dances.

parents often host a cotillion to celebrate their child's maturity.

at the cotillion, everyone was dressed elegantly.

she felt nervous before her first cotillion.

the cotillion included a formal dinner and dancing.

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