military ball
Uniformed formal event
A military ball is a formal dance hosted by a branch of the armed forces or a military unit, typically featuring dress uniforms, ceremonial traditions, and structured events like toasts and receiving lines.
These events mark occasions such as unit anniversaries or holidays: She bought a gown for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball.
The formality distinguishes them from casual social gatherings.
- galaFestive formal occasion
- black tieFormal evening dress code
- dress uniformCeremonial military attire
- dress bluesFormal military uniform
- formal attireDressy occasion clothing
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- military lifemess hall, canteen, wardroom
- formal eventsstate visit, diplomatic visit, wedding, black dress, funeral
- galasgala, charity gala, benefit gala, art gala, awards gala
- military eventsparade, formation, muster, reveille, honor guard
- military social lifeofficers club, mess hall, dining in, dining out, hail and farewell
- military traditionssalute, 21-gun salute, saluting, salutes, honor guard
military ballhouse party
Social gathering at home
backyard barbecue · kegger · rager · beach party · potluck
military ballflash mob
Planned spontaneous public performance
pickup game · open mic night · jam session · rave · underground party
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