English Explanatory Dictionary

Cinderella dance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An early dancing party ending at midnight.

Word forms

Cinderella dance Cinderella dances

Etymology

In reference to the fairy-tale Cinderella, whose protagonist must leave the ball by midnight before the enchantments allowing her to be there come to an end.

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