hoedown.
A type of American folk or square dance.
Meaning & usage
A type of American folk or square dance.
The type of music typically played for such a dance
A gathering at which such dances take place.
Where this word comes from
1835–45, Americanism; hoe + down, a social gathering taking place once work is over, i.e., when tillers and farm workers put their hoes down.
To dance a hoedown dance
Where this word comes from
1835–45, Americanism; hoe + down, a social gathering taking place once work is over, i.e., when tillers and farm workers put their hoes down.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.