barn dance
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barn dance
n.
A social gathering, often held in a barn, with music and square dancing.
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barn dance
n
1. (Dancing) Brit a progressive round country dance
2. (Dancing) US and Canadian a party with hoedown music and square-dancing
3. (Dancing) a party featuring country dancing
4. a disco or party held in a barn
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barn′ dance`
n.
a social gathering, orig. held in a barn, featuring square dances, round dances, and hoedown music.
[1890–95, Amer.]
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