Meaning & use
cotillion
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A formal ball, especially one at which young women are formally introduced to society, or a lively group dance performed at such an event.
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She wore a white gown to her cotillion, escorted by her father.
The 18th-century cotillion involved intricate group formations danced to live music.
A note on using this word
Historically tied to debutante traditions in the American South and Europe; today it can refer more loosely to any formal dance event.
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debutante ball
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