Formal Events Vocabulary

5 words in this vocabulary list

ballroom ceremonial chaperon debutant sit-down

ballroom

noun a large room used for dancing and other social gatherings

  • The ballroom was elegantly decorated for the charity gala.
  • Let's meet in the ballroom for the dance lessons.
  • I heard there's a killer party happening in the ballroom tonight.
  • Her mind was a ballroom of thoughts, each one swirling around in a graceful dance.

ceremonial

adjective relating to or used for formal events or ceremonies

  • The ceremonial event was attended by dignitaries from around the world.
  • The ceremonial ribbon cutting will take place at noon.
  • I can't believe they made us wear those ceremonial robes for graduation.
  • The handshake was merely ceremonial, as they both knew the deal was off.

chaperon

noun a person, especially an older or married woman, who accompanies and supervises a young unmarried woman on social occasions

verb to accompany and supervise a young unmarried woman on social occasions

  • The school requires each field trip to have at least one adult chaperon.
  • Do you think your mom can chaperon our movie night?
  • I can't believe my dad is chaperoning the school dance, he's so embarrassing!
  • The CEO acted as a chaperon during the merger negotiations, making sure both parties stayed on track.

debutant

noun a person making a first appearance in a particular capacity, especially as a performer

adjective relating to or characteristic of a debutant

  • The debutant made a graceful entrance into the ballroom, capturing the attention of all the guests.
  • The debutant looked a bit nervous before stepping onto the stage for the first time.
  • The debutant totally rocked their performance at the talent show.
  • As a debutant in the world of business, she quickly learned the ropes and excelled in her role.

sit-down

noun a meeting or gathering where people sit down

adjective relating to or designed for sitting down

  • Please have a seat and we can begin the sit-down meeting.
  • Let's grab a chair and have a sit-down chat.
  • Hey, wanna come over for a sit-down and catch up?
  • The negotiations between the two parties resulted in a sit-down to discuss terms.