dance card
noun
a card listing, in order, the names of the partners with whom a woman has agreed to dance at a formal ball or party.
Origin of dance card
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Words nearby dance card
danbury,
danby,
dance,
dance attendance on,
dance band,
dance card,
dance drama,
dance floor,
dance form,
dance hall,
dance music
Example sentences from the Web for dance card
The program or dance-card of public balls and college class dances, has undeniable advantages.
Etiquette |Emily PostHer dancing had called forth the admiration of everybody, and the young men crowded about, begging to see her dance-card.
Patty's Friends |Carolyn WellsPresently he drew from his pocket a dance-card, glanced over it for the twentieth time, and replaced it with a sigh.
The Eternal Boy |Owen Johnson