| 单词 | cotillion |
| 释义 | cotillion (once / 17963 pages) n A cotillion is either a dance that originated in France in the 18th century or a ball where debutantes are presented. The earliest sense of this word goes back to France and the 1700's: this cotillion was a dance with complicated steps and movements. This was a quick, lively sort of dance that must have been a lot of fun back in the day. More recently, a cotillion became the name of a ball (dance event) in the United States. Debutantes — young society ladies — are presented at cotillions. So when you think of cotillions, think of fancy-schmancy dances and high society. WORD FAMILYcotillion: cotillions USAGE EXAMPLESHad she picked up “Pride and Prejudice” instead, she would have found herself strangely compelled to dance the cotillion with a snooty man in breeches. The New Yorker(Nov 13, 2016) She patiently sat off Carina Mia’s right flank for much of the Cotillion before rushing past seemingly whenever she pleased. Los Angeles Times(Sep 24, 2016) Before the Forbes 400, there was the First Four Hundred, the coveted list invited to New York socialite Caroline Astor's annual cotillion ball. US News(Sep 08, 2016) 1n a lively dance originating in France in the 18th century Syn|Hyper cotilion ballroom dance, ballroom dancing any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom 2n a ball at which young ladies are presented to society Syn|Hyper cotilion ball, formal a lavish dance requiring formal attire |
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