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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/

Korean meaning: 파티를 열다, 잔치를 베풀다

Korean pronunciation: 스**로우** 어 **파**티

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

throw a party concept
💡 Concept

They throw a party in the backyard with lanterns and music everywhere.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/θroʊ ə ˈpɑːrti/
🇬🇧 UK/θrəʊ ə ˈpɑːti/

🌳Etymology

Origin

'throw'는 본래 '던지다'라는 의미였지만, 1920년대 미국에서 파티나 행사를 '던지듯' 활기차게 개최한다는 의미로 확장되어 사용되기 시작했습니다.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗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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