fancy-dress ball

Definitions of fancy-dress ball
  1. noun
    a ball at which guests wear costumes and masks
    synonyms: masked ball, masquerade ball
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    type of:
    ball, formal
    a lavish dance requiring formal attire
    mask, masque, masquerade, masquerade party
    a party of guests wearing costumes and disguises
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