Definition of barn dance
: an American social dance originally held in a barn and featuring several dance forms (such as square dancing)
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The Westerlees, an old-time country barn dance band, also will perform.
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First Known Use of barn dance
1825
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Definition of barn dance for English Language Learners
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: an informal social event at which people do traditional dances (such as square dances)
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