noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˈdɑːns kɑːd/
Southern-England:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
General-American:/ˈdæns ˌkɑɹd/
1
noun
Meaning 1
An appointment schedule.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Examples
My dance card is full this week. What about meeting next week?
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 2
A list of items.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
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noun
Meaning 3
A card on which a person (usually a woman) lists those with whom they have agreed to dance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract