dance card
/dæns kɑːrd/
NOUN
1. A card listing dance partners
A small card traditionally used by a woman at a formal dance to record the names of people with whom she has agreed to dance during the event.
1.1. Recording dance partners at formal events
Refers to a card used at balls or social dances to keep track of scheduled dance partners and assigned dances.
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Examples
- The elegant ballroom awaited, and everyone eagerly checked their dance cards for the evening.
- In the 19th century, young ladies carefully managed their social engagements with a well-filled dance card.
- The debutante's dance card was quickly filled with the names of eligible suitors.
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NOUN
2. A schedule of appointments or engagements
A person's schedule of planned activities, appointments, or commitments, especially when describing how busy someone is.
2.1. Schedule of planned activities
Refers figuratively to a list or arrangement of upcoming appointments, commitments, or scheduled activities.
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Examples
- At the masquerade ball, attendees exchanged mysterious glances while discreetly consulting their dance cards.