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dance hall

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

Origin:
1855–60, Americanism
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dance·hall   (dāns'hôl')   
n.  
  1. or dance hall A building or part of a building with facilities for dancing.

  2. See ragga.

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