noun
an event where people meet to eat, talk, dance, or have fun
We’re having a party on Saturday.
She met her neighbors at the party.
Common phrases & grammar
birthday party · dinner party · house party · surprise party
have a party
go to a party
American English
How to pronounce party
noun · verbB1Very common word
PAHRdee
/ˈpʰɑɹ.ɾi/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
an event where people meet to eat, talk, dance, or have fun
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noun
an organization of people with similar political ideas, especially one that tries to win elections
She joined the Democratic Party in college.
Which party won the election?
Common phrases & grammar
political party · party leader · party member · party platform
join a political party
vote for a political party
verbinformal
to enjoy yourself with other people, often by dancing, drinking, or staying out late
They partied all night after the concert.
We don’t usually party on weeknights.
Common phrases & grammar
party hard · party all weekend
party with your friends
party until dawn
nounless common
a group of people who are together for a particular purpose or journey
A party of six is waiting outside.
The search party found the missing hiker.
Common phrases & grammar
search party · party of four
a party of + number
travel with a party
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.