hoedown
What is another word for hoedown? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
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.
Full origin of hoedown →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.
