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How to pronounce “cotillion

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Pronunciation guide for cotillion

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of cotillion with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The Swan WithinSo we had a big, major Cotillion in August,
Definition summary
(dance) A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles. [from 1766]

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How to pronounce cotillion

The Swan Within

So we had a big, major Cotillion in August,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “cotillion

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (dance) A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles. [from 1766]
  • (music) The music regulating the cotillion.
  • (US) Ellipsis of cotillion ball, a coming-of-age party meant to present girls newly transitioned into womanhood to the community for courtship. [from 1898]
  • (textiles) A kind of woollen material for women's skirts.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive, rare) To dance the cotillion.

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