dinner party — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

dinner party (/ˈdɪn.ə ˌpɑː.ti/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /ˈdɪn.ə ˌpɑː.ti/

Meaning

Meaning: social evening meal

A social occasion where guests are invited to someone’s home for an evening meal.

Examples

🗣 She spent all afternoon cooking for the dinner party, hoping her guests would enjoy the new recipe.

Etymology

‘Dinner’ from Old French ‘disner’ (to dine) plus ‘party’.

How & Where It’s Used

A more formal social gathering centred on a shared home-cooked meal.

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Tags: events, food

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