barn dance

noun

1. a social gathering, originally held in a barn, and including square dances, round dances, and hoedown music.

2. any party featuring country dances, dress, music, etc.

barn dance

noun

1. a progressive round country dance

2. a party with hoedown music and square-dancing

3. a party featuring country dancing

4. a disco or party held in a barn

Word History and Origins

Origin of barn dance¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95