tea dance en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(dated) A late afternoon or early evening dance, typically with a live orchestra (often referred to as a palm court orchestra) playing light classical music.
Since the 1970s, gay-oriented tea dances have been popular with the gay community.
- (Canada, US) Any late afternoon or early evening dance, especially one similar to nightclub dancing that would usually be held later at night.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tea dances | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| T dance | alternative | lexicographic | |
| T-dance | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr thé dansant (late afternoon or early evening dance) · fa ته دانسان (late afternoon or early evening dance)