hoedown

noun

hoe·​down ˈhō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce hoedown (audio)
1
2
: a gathering featuring hoedowns

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In reality, Beyoncé crafted the album with so much verve that there really isn’t a way for Cowboy Carter to not be the ultimate hoedown. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025 An epic hoedown commenced, complete with line dancing where Blue Ivy joined in for the finale. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Dec. 2024 There’s one particular moment, when Kristen Wiig does this little hoedown in the middle of the sketch while a banjo plays. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024 Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar. Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hoedown

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hoedown was in 1841

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“Hoedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoedown. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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hoedown

noun
hoe·​down ˈhō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce hoedown (audio)
1
2
: a gathering featuring square dances

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