NYT Dictionary

HOEDOWN

/ˈhoʊdaʊn/
NounVerbHOE-downhoe-down · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A type of American folk or square dance.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

1835–45, Americanism; hoe + down, a social gathering taking place once work is over, i.e., when tillers and farm workers put their hoes down.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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