husking bee

noun

1. a gathering of farm families or friends to husk corn, usually as part of a celebration or party.

Word History and Origins

Origin of husking bee¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

“Are you going to the husking bee tonight?” she inquired mischievously.

From Literature

He was not on horseback, he had not expected trouble, in the middle of a husking bee, an occasion for frolicking and fun.

From Literature

They’d have husking bees, divvying up the harvested ears into piles and racing to see who could get through theirs the fastest, sometimes to find a bottle of whiskey buried at the bottom.

From Washington Times

A neighborly gathering of people who engage in united labor for the benefit of an individual or family; as, a quilting bee; a husking bee; a raising bee.

From Project Gutenberg

On that eventful evening, Mr. Simlins had a husking bee; and in his barn were met a fair representation of the Pattaquasset men and boys—especially boys.

From Project Gutenberg