party

[ˈpɑːti]

party Definition

a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.

Using party: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "party" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We're having a party on Saturday night.

  • Example

    I went to a birthday party last weekend.

  • Example

    The company is throwing a retirement party for him.

  • Example

    She always throws the best parties.

party Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using party

  • a person who is energetic and amusing and is the center of attention at a social gathering

    Example

    She's always the life and soul of the party, making everyone laugh and dance.

  • to attend a party without being invited

    Example

    He decided to crash the party and ended up having a great time.

  • party pooper

    a person who spoils the fun at a party or other social gathering by refusing to join in with activities or by leaving early

    Example

    Don't be a party pooper, come and dance with us!

Phrases with party

  • a party for women only, especially one held for a woman who is about to get married

    Example

    She's having her hen party in Las Vegas.

  • stag party

    a party for men only, especially one held for a man who is about to get married

    Example

    He's going to have his stag party in Amsterdam.

  • a party to celebrate moving into a new home

    Example

    They invited all their friends to their housewarming party.

Origins of party

from Old French 'partie', meaning 'part, side, portion'

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Summary: party in Brief

The term 'party' [ˈpɑːti] refers to a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment. It can range from casual get-togethers to formal receptions, as in 'The company is throwing a retirement party for him.' 'Party' also extends into phrases like 'hen party,' and idioms like 'the life and soul of the party,' denoting an energetic and amusing person, and 'party pooper,' referring to someone who spoils the fun.

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