party
English meaning: Party
Definition
A party is a social event where people meet to celebrate or enjoy themselves together.
Example
“We had a party for her birthday.”
Another example: “She joined the local political party and ran for the council.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A very common everyday word for a social celebration; also formal in legal and political senses (a contracting party, a political party). 'Party' can additionally work informally as a verb meaning to celebrate energetically.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'partie'.
Synonyms
- celebration
- gathering
- get-together
- function
- bash
- company
Related Words
Common Collocations
- throw a party
- birthday party
- political party
- party invitation
- house party
- dinner party
Word Forms
party (n); parties (pl); party (v); partied; partying
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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