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costume ball
[/ˈkɑːs.tuːm bɔːl/]
noun
pl: costume balls
baile de máscaras
1.
A formal dance or party where guests wear costumes and masks
The charity costume ball was held at the grand hotel downtown.
O baile de máscaras beneficente foi realizado no grande hotel do centro.
2.
An elegant social event featuring disguises and themed attire
She spent weeks preparing her costume for the annual costume ball.
Ela passou semanas preparando seu traje para o baile de máscaras anual.
Synonyms
masquerade ball
masked ball
fancy dress ball
themed party
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
baile de máscaras
most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
baile de máscaras
traditional term, especially associated with Carnival events
São Paulo
baile de máscaras
standard term for formal costume events
Portugal
baile de máscaras
traditional European term for masquerade events
Related Idioms & Phrases
dressed to the nines
in full regalia
paint the town red
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