Dixieland
/ˈdɪksilænd/ name, noun, slang
name, noun, slang ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A type of jazz that originated in New Orleans. uncountable
"My sis is tying the knot. I want you to play for the reception. She likes Dixieland. Two of my boys say you play good Dixieland."
Proper Noun
- 1 The southern states of the US. US, informal
- 2 The southwestern corner of Utah; Dixie. US, informal
Example
More examples"Tom played clarinet in a Dixieland jazz band."
Etymology
From Dixie + -land.