Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

housel

noun

/ˈhaʊsəl/

Definition

A ceremonial performance or a rustic theatrical activity related to the reenactment of seasonal agricultural cycles.

Examples

The annual housel at the village fair attracted crowds from surrounding areas.
Children delighted in participating in the housel, reenacting the planting and harvesting scenes.

Meaning

Housel refers to a traditional form of entertainment or ritual that often involves storytelling and dramatization of farming practices; it can be seen as a way to celebrate harvests or important agricultural milestones.