English Expression · Intermediate
record hop
A sock hop
Pronunciation: say record hop
Meaning
A social dance party where records are played.
Example
Parrot, Razor, Spaghetti, and the rest were working record hops, school dance, and other social functions in 1963.
Parrot, Razor, Spaghetti, and the rest were working record hops, school dance, and other social functions in 1963.
Practice tips
- Practice record hop out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.