hootenanny Definition
a social gathering with folk music and sometimes dancing.
Using hootenanny: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hootenanny" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We're having a hootenanny in the barn tonight.
Example
The festival ended with a big hootenanny featuring local musicians.
Example
I love going to hootenannies and listening to old-time music.
hootenanny Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for hootenanny
- jamboree
- barn dance
- hoedown
Phrases with hootenanny
a performer of folk music at a hootenanny
Example
The hootenanny singer played a beautiful rendition of 'This Land is Your Land.'
a group of musicians who perform folk music at a hootenanny
Example
The hootenanny band played traditional Appalachian tunes all night long.
a folk song typically played at a hootenanny
Example
The hootenanny song 'Goodnight, Irene' was a hit in the 1950s.
Summary: hootenanny in Brief
'Hootenanny' [ˈhuːtənæni] refers to a social gathering where folk music is played and sometimes dancing takes place. It is often held in a barn or other informal setting. Examples include 'We're having a hootenanny in the barn tonight' and 'I love going to hootenannies and listening to old-time music.' Phrases associated with hootenannies include 'hootenanny singer,' 'hootenanny band,' and 'hootenanny song.'
