cotillion

How To Use cotillion In A Sentence

• They danced the first cotillion mechanically.
• He goes nowhere in public without enough jewelry to supply a cotillion.
• I can eliminate some names... "The introduction to a cotillion rang out; his gaze returned to the group. ON A WILD NIGHT
• Cotillions above stairs and during the dancing refreshments of ice, orgeat, capillaire, and a variety of other things ... supper at twelve ... Canadian Cities of Romance
• For six weeks before St. Patrick's day, a small group of residents put their best powers of invention and construction into preparation for a cotillion which is like a pageant in its gayety and vigor. Twenty Years at Hull-House, With Autobiographical Notes
• We weren't sure at first if it was a cotillion or a convention ... a sea of old white women and men in suits and ties, occassionally very politely clapping, that is about all we witnessed. Dave Chandler's Earthside.com
• In the United States, a debutante ball is also sometimes called a cotillion or a coming-out party. Las Vegas Sun Stories: All Sun Headlines
• The Knights' social functions - formal dinners, balls, and cotillions - also reflected members' aspirations toward middle-class refinement.
• Michael had surprisingly received an invitation from Heather to join her at one of her cotillions and he expressed genuine interest - though still surprised that she would think to invite him.
• I've never been much for balls and cotillions though I have to attend them endlessly.