Dixieland

See also: dixieland

English

Etymology

From Dixie +‎ -land.

Proper noun

Dixieland

  1. (US, informal) The southern states of the US; Dixie.
  2. (US, informal) The southwestern corner of Utah; Dixie.

Noun

Dixieland (uncountable)

  1. (music) A type of jazz that originated in New Orleans.
    Synonym: hot jazz
    • 1980, Stephen King, The Wedding Gig:
      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.
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