What does cotillion mean?
A formal ballroom dance, typically for young people, in which couples dance in a series of figures, often in a square formation. A social gathering, especially one at which such dancing takes place.
Example
"The cotillion was a highlight of the summer social calendar, with its elegant dresses and lively music."
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