powwow
noun
a large gathering organized by Native Americans for socializing, dancing, singing, and celebrating their culture.
powwows
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present tense formof powwow (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“I grew up reading comic books, and I grew up going to powwows, but those two things never overlapped or intersected with each other,” says Freeland, who was raised on the Navajo Nation reservation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2024
He has suggested planting the so-called three sisters — corn, squash and beans — in the Lefferts garden and inviting the public to the museum for powwows and artisan demonstrations that highlight Lenape culture.
From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
He was raised, more often than not, by his Shinnecock grandmother, who taught him about his Indigenous heritage and took him to powwows.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
Historically, tribes didn’t have powwows because they were too far apart from each other, and in many cases, they were enemies.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 11, 2023
You might see cousins of friends at Picnic or regional powwows.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
