Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cotillion
noun
/kəˈtɪl.jən/
Definition
A cotillion is a formal dance or ball, often associated with the social debut of young people, particularly in the context of 18th-century France.
Examples
- The annual cotillion was the highlight of the social calendar.
- She attended her first cotillion at the age of sixteen, where she learned the dances of the time.
Meaning
The term generally refers to a type of dance that involves particular patterns and movements, and it also signifies social occasions that feature such dances.
Synonyms
- ball
- dancing party
- debutante ball
