cotillion

• Sustantivo que designa un baile formal o fiesta en la que se presenta a las jóvenes en sociedad, o un baile animado originado en la Francia del siglo XVIII.

A noun referring to a formal ball where young women are introduced to society, or a lively dance that originated in 18th-century France.

1. Formal social ballC1formalamerican

   A formal ball or dance where young people, especially young women, are introduced to society.

   Baile de presentación en sociedad

   • The debutante attended her first cotillion at the grand hotel.
   • Cotillions are often held to mark a young woman's entry into society.
   • The annual cotillion was a highlight of the social season.

   Sinónimosballdanceformal

2. Historical danceC2formal

   A lively, intricate dance for couples, popular in 18th-century France and later in other countries.

   Contradanza francesa

   • The dancers performed a cotillion at the historical reenactment.
   • The cotillion involves complex steps and frequent partner changes.
   • Music for the cotillion was often composed by famous court musicians.