hoedowns

noun

plural of hoedown
as in festivals

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  1. festivals
  2. festivities
  3. celebrations
  4. soirees
  5. dances
  6. blowouts
  7. masquerades
  8. receptions
Noun
  • The city’s standing as a bastion of British literature, theatre, and classical music means that festivals are also a major draw year-round, like February’s Bath BachFest and the Children’s Literature Festival in September.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colorful monsoon festivals across India.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • For the actual Democrat Day festivities featuring party leaders, candidates and officeholders, Welch was a notable no-show.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Leu Gardens invites visitors for an enchanting evening of fairy festivities in a whimsical celebration at Orlando’s 50-acre botanical oasis.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • Our team carried this place through COVID, packed patios, weddings, funerals, celebrations, and some really hard days.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Time lost through extended goal celebrations, red cards, penalties, substitutions, injuries requiring treatment and VAR checks is measured accurately by the fourth official and in the VAR room, with allowance made at the end of each half.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • The Gelmans fraternized with Mexico’s bohemian avant-garde and hosted soirees at opulent residences in Mexico and New York.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • This pastel neon peach pedi works for beach strolls and summertime soirees alike.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of soirees
Noun
  • The couple is announced and shares a dance, followed by mother/son and father/daughter dances, when applicable.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The styling, the photos, the posts, the dances, the pace of the platforms.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of dances
Noun
  • That sent Erceg back into a role for lower-leverage situations — blowouts or with Kansas City facing multi-run deficits.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Old money hairstyles are pulled from the lookbooks of famous families like the Kennedys, with their glossy blowouts and soft, clean cuts.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of blowouts
Noun
  • This multitasking piece masquerades as a comfortable bench, but is also the ultimate decluttering companion in a busy room.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
  • Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment.
    — Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of masquerades
Noun
  • His production dropped in each of the past two years, including last season, when he was limited to career lows with 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns in nine games before having back surgery.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Ammons did most of the damage on the drive with two receptions from quarterback AJ Chung for 39 total yards.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of receptions
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