Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sock-hop
noun
/sɒk hɒp/
Definition
A social dance event, commonly held in schools, where attendees dance in their socks to popular music.
Examples
- They had a sock-hop at the high school to celebrate homecoming.
- The students excitedly slid across the floor during the sock-hop.
- Every Friday night, the local youth center hosts a sock-hop for teens.
Meaning
Sock-hops are casual dances that typically take place in gymnasiums or other large spaces, allowing participants to dance without shoes for comfort and to protect the dance floor.
Synonyms
- dance
- social
- high school dance
