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
In 1979, the Mudds held a barn dance with a country music band.
From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2022
He and Miller were once heckled at a fraternity barn dance.
From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2020
Alan’s desired venue for a millennium barn dance, hosted by Jet from Gladiators.
From The Guardian • Feb. 23, 2019
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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