Hoedown
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhoʊdaʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hoedown is a noun meaning A type of American folk or square dance.
Meaning
A type of American folk or square dance.
More Meanings
- The type of music typically played for such a dance
- A gathering at which such dances take place.
- To dance a hoedown dance
Example Sentences
John and Susie went to the square dance and did the hoedown.
We have to get to the hoedown before noon, or we'll be late.
Soon Marshall is doing an elaborate foot-to-foot jig, and then they're all bounding around. Shoulder dips. Yee-ha faces. It's an impromptu hoedown.
Having spent the day in the company of this thoughtful, friendly, uncommonly levelheaded band – charmed, completely – a protective part of me sort of wishes they wouldn't hoedown
Word Forms
- hoedowns
- hoedowning
- hoedowned
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hoe-down, hootenanny, hootnanny, hoecake, hooey, hodening.
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