barn dance
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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.
Origin:
1890–95, Americanism
1890–95, Americanism
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| barn dance | |
| —n | |
| 1. | (Brit) a progressive round country dance |
| 2. | (US), (Canadian) a party with hoedown music and square-dancing |
| 3. | a party featuring country dancing |
| 4. | a disco or party held in a barn |
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Barn dance
is always a great word to know.
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They attend a barn dance, nip at a bottle and cause trouble.
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