square dance

noun

: a dance for four couples who form the sides of a square
square-dance
ˈskwer-ˌdan(t)s How to pronounce square dance (audio)
-ˌdän(t)s
intransitive verb
square dancer noun
square dancing noun

Examples of square dance in a Sentence

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Among the unique lineup of events being promised are a celebrity chef biscuit bake-off, free banjo lessons and square dances. Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024 Modern square dance lessons will begin in September. Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2024 That’s the welcoming mantra of the square dance group at Glen Mar Church, 4701 New Cut Road. Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2024 North of Columbia, Tom Thumb Squares holds weekly and bimonthly square dance classes at Glen Mar Church and Hollifield Station Elementary School in Ellicott City. Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for square dance 

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of square dance was in 1870

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“Square dance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/square%20dance. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

square dance

noun
: a lively dance for sets of four couples who form the sides of a square
square-dance verb
square dancer noun
square dancing noun

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