party — a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːrti/
Example Sentences
- My mom thought 'Netflix and chill' was a new type of party theme.
- The party ended when someone's phone died and no one could remember the lyrics to karaoke songs.
- She belongs to the Democratic Party.
party
NOUN[/ˈpɑːrti/]
a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment
Friends gathering for festive celebration
The smarty enjoys the party so hearty!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'partie' meaning 'a part' or 'a division,' derived from Latin 'partita' (divided, separated), the past participle of 'partire' (to divide). The sense evolved to mean a group of people or a social gathering.
Breakdown
part- (part, portion) + -y (forming a noun) = party
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom thought 'Netflix and chill' was a new type of party theme.”
“The party ended when someone's phone died and no one could remember the lyrics to karaoke songs.”
“She belongs to the Democratic Party.”
“Let's party tonight to celebrate our success!”
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