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hoedown

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Noun — A lively social gathering featuring American folk or square dancing.

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Etymology

An Americanism from the mid-1800s, likely referring to farm workers putting down their hoes once the workday was over to socialize and dance.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hoedown” mean?

The word “hoedown” means a lively social gathering featuring American folk or square dancing. In plain terms, a country-style dance party, or the fast folk music played at one.

How do you pronounce “hoedown”?

“Hoedown” is pronounced HOH-down (/ˈhoʊdaʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “hoedown” in a sentence?

Here is “hoedown” used in a sentence: “The whole town turned out for the county hoedown.”

What part of speech is “hoedown”?

“Hoedown” is a noun.

Where does the word “hoedown” come from?

The word “hoedown” dates back to around 1800. An Americanism from the mid-1800s, likely referring to farm workers putting down their hoes once the workday was over to socialize and dance.

How many meanings does “hoedown” have?

“Hoedown” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a lively social gathering featuring American folk or square dancing.

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