dance card

noun

Synonyms of dance cardnext
1
: a card listing partners for scheduled dances
2
: a calendar of engagements

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Channing Dungey has officially added new responsibilities and reports to her dance card. — Peter White, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 In addition to a full dance card, Sheridan’s contract with Paramount ends at the end of 2028. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026 Here are 15 acts — five per day — to put on your dance card for the 2026 Outside Lands. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Anyone who loves 19th-century design, arts and culture, and lots of shiny things should add this to their dance card. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dance card

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dance card was in 1895

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