throw a party — to organize and host a social gathering or celebration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to organize and host a social gathering or celebration
Pronunciation (IPA): /θroʊ ə ˈpɑːrti/
Example Sentences
- My roommate decided to throw a party the night before my final exam.
- They threw a welcome party for the new employees last Friday.
- She's planning to throw a costume party where everyone has to dress like their favorite vegetable.
throw a party
NOUN[/θroʊ ə ˈpɑːrti/]
to organize and host a social gathering or celebration

💡 Concept
They throw a party in the backyard with lanterns and music everywhere.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/θroʊ ə ˈpɑːrti/
🇬🇧 UK/θrəʊ ə ˈpɑːti/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
goshowflow
go
show
flow
🔗Collocations
throw a birthday party
throw a surprise party
throw a farewell party
throw a house party
throw a bachelor party
throw an office party
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My roommate decided to throw a party the night before my final exam.”
“They threw a welcome party for the new employees last Friday.”
😄 Fun example
“She's planning to throw a costume party where everyone has to dress like their favorite vegetable.”
“The company always throws a grand party for its anniversary.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
host a partyorganize a celebrationhold a gatheringarrange an event
Antonyms
cancel a partyskip celebration
Related
party planningevent organizingcelebrationgatheringfestivity
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