social event — A gathering or occasion where people meet for social interaction, such as a party, ceremony, or celebration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A gathering or occasion where people meet for social interaction, such as a party, ceremony, or celebration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊʃəl ɪˈvɛnt/
Example Sentences
- My grandma thinks a 'social event' means sitting on a bench and judging everyone who walks by.
- The company holiday party is the biggest social event of the year in our office.
- He wore pajamas to the social event because he misread the invitation as 'sleep event.'
social event
NOUN[/ˈsoʊʃəl ɪˈvɛnt/]
A gathering or occasion where people meet for social interaction, such as a party, ceremony, or celebration

The rooftop social event buzzed with laughter, clinking glasses, and new introductions.
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“My grandma thinks a 'social event' means sitting on a bench and judging everyone who walks by.”
“The company holiday party is the biggest social event of the year in our office.”
“He wore pajamas to the social event because he misread the invitation as 'sleep event.'”
“Many international students find it hard to attend social events due to language barriers.”
“The dating app promised a 'social event,' but it turned out to be twelve strangers awkwardly eating pizza.”
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