hoedown /ˈhoʊdaʊn/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •A type of American folk or square dance.John and Susie went to the square dance and did the hoedown. •A gathering at which such dances take place.We have to get to the hoedown before noon, or we'll be late. •The type of music typically played for such a dance verb1 •To dance a hoedown danceHaving spent the day in the company of this thoughtful, friendly, uncommonly levelheaded band – charmed, completely – a protective part of me sort of wishes they wouldn't hoedown — 2012 formshoedowned · hoedowning · hoedowns