square dances

noun

Definition of square dancesnext
plural of square dance
as in festivities

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  1. festivities
  2. celebrations
  3. festivals
  4. receptions
  5. blowouts
  6. events
Noun
  • For centuries, eggnog has been a part of America’s Christmas festivities.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After the New Year's festivities wind down, join an Afternoon Tea Voyage aboard the World Star Ferry, sipping seasonal teas while live music plays during a cruise around the Victoria Harbour.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • Ensure your celebrations stay merry and bright by stocking up on your favorite beverages before the holiday arrives.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Just in time for a special holiday season when Hanukkah and New Years celebrations have a rare overlap.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • At their core, both Christmas and Hanukkah are festivals of light.
    Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The film premiered in competition at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and has since been an audience and critical favorite at international festivals worldwide, picking up several awards on its journey.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • The Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers, who had 11 receptions for 99 yards in a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, is up to 1,067 yards on 101 receptions.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Dell, a third-round pick out of the University of Houston last year, ranks second on the team with 51 receptions for 667 yards and three touchdowns.
    Kristie Rieken, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of receptions
Noun
  • The first-round blowouts sparked a debate about whether the playoff expanded to too many teams and whether the selection committee chose correctly by putting teams like Indiana and SMU in the playoffs over three-loss SEC teams like Alabama and Ole Miss.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Treat yourself to salon-quality blowouts at home with any number of these L’Ange Hair deals — including this powerful hair dryer and this nifty airflow styler that functions as a straightener and curler.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of blowouts
Noun
  • Firefighters were not able to save the structure, which in recent years had operated as the Sanctuary on Penn, a venue for weddings and other events.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Broken down by regions of the state, the lights trail highlights lighting ceremonies and public displays and events.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
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