plural noun
Parties are events where people meet to eat, talk, dance, or have fun.
We went to three birthday parties last month.
Her parents hosted two family parties this year.
American English
How to pronounce parties
noun · verbB1Very common word
PAHRteez
/ˈpʰɑɹˌtiz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of party
Parties can be a plural noun or the third-person singular form of the informal verb party.
Parties are events where people meet to eat, talk, dance, or have fun.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Parties are organizations of people with similar political ideas, especially organizations that try to win elections.
The two main parties are campaigning across the state.
Several parties competed in the election.
plural noun
Parties are groups of people who are together for a particular purpose or journey.
The rescue parties searched the mountain all night.
Two parties of hikers reached the cabin before dark.
plural noun
Parties are people or groups involved in a legal case or an agreement.
Both parties agreed to the new terms.
The parties signed the contract yesterday.
Useful expressions
to organize a social event
We’re throwing a party for Mia.
a person who loves parties and nightlife
Leo is a real party animal.
a person or organization not directly involved in an agreement, case, or situation
Do not share your password with a third party.
Related words & forms
For the noun, use parties. For the verb, use partied for the past and partying with -ing.