From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdinner danceˈdinner ˌdance noun [countable] DLDFa social event in the evening, that includes a formal meal and music for dancing
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dinner dance• In August Sarah was invited to a dinner dance by a commercial traveller who came to the shop.• Her president's reception and dinner dance tomorrow night launches the main weekend of events.• Cut it down, dye it red and press it into service for that next dinner dance?• The season went well and the club recently held its presentation dinner dance where the trophies were awarded.• Anne thought often about Sarah and her sophisticated partner on the Saturday night of the dinner dance. 