barn dance
Americannoun
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a social gathering, originally held in a barn, and including square dances, round dances, and hoedown music.
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any party featuring country dances, dress, music, etc.
noun
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a progressive round country dance
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a party with hoedown music and square-dancing
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a party featuring country dancing
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a disco or party held in a barn
Etymology
Origin of barn dance
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Another fundraising event, a Dance for Meg barn dance, will be held in her home town of Nuneaton, Warwickshire, on 12 August - on what would have been Ms Newborough's 26th birthday.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2023
Every summer in Vermont, emerging and established writers gather for lectures, readings, workshops and the occasional barn dance at Bread Loaf, one of the oldest and most prestigious writers’ conferences in the United States.
From New York Times ● Nov. 14, 2019
It has come a long way since the Grand Ole Opry barn dance became a radio hit in the 1940s, leading to a recording industry and stars from Hank Williams then to Taylor Swift today.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 18, 2017
When a round of construction was completed in 1954, Tiffany’s grandfather held a barn dance to celebrate.
From Washington Times ● May 21, 2016
One other thing happened at that barn dance that made a great impression on Johnny.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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