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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.
💡 Concept

The rooftop social event buzzed with laughter, clinking glasses, and new introductions.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsoʊʃəl ɪˈvɛnt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsəʊʃəl ɪˈvent/

🌳Etymology

Rootsoci-
Suffix--al

🎵Rhyme

current event
special event
sporting event

🔗Collocations

attend a social event
organize a social event
host a social event
a major social event
social event of the year
invite someone to a social event

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“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.”

😄 Fun example

“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.”

😄 Fun example

“The dating app promised a 'social event,' but it turned out to be twelve strangers awkwardly eating pizza.”

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