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Party

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈpɑːti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈpɑːrti/"]/

Meaning of Party

a social occasion, often in a person’s home, at which people eat, drink, talk, dance and enjoy themselves

In simple words: A gathering of people to have fun.

Party in a sentence

• We are going to a birthday party this weekend.
• The party was full of fun and laughter.
• She brought a cake to the party for everyone to enjoy.
• The legal party involved in the contract must sign it.
• Everyone in our group is part of the same party for the event.

How to use Party

Used in various contexts, 'party' can refer to celebrations or social events. It's appropriate in casual conversations but may seem less formal in professional settings. Saying 'get together' can be a more neutral alternative.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a big colorful 'party' with balloons and music.

Related words

Collocations with Party

• surprise
• impromptu
• lavish
• give
• have
• hold
• go on
• be in full swing
• break up
• guest
• girl
• at a/​the party
• party for
• political
• centre/​center
• centre-right/​center-right
• build
• establish
• form
• come to power
• gain power
• win (something)
• conference
• congress
• convention
• the leader of a/​the (…) party
• a member of a/​the (…) party
• the left wing of the party
• boarding
• hunting
• landing
• party of
• guilty
• innocent
• aggrieved
• notify
• be binding on
• bind

Synonyms for Party

• celebration
• gathering
• bash
• soiree
• shindig

Opposites of Party

• solitude
• loneliness

Common mistakes with Party

• 'Party' is often confused with 'partying,' the action of having fun.
• 'Party' can be mistaken for 'political party' in a political context.

Frequently asked questions about Party

What does Party mean?

A gathering of people to have fun.

What is the definition of Party?

a social occasion, often in a person’s home, at which people eat, drink, talk, dance and enjoy themselves

How do you use Party in a sentence?

We are going to a birthday party this weekend.

Can you give another example of Party?

The party was full of fun and laughter.

What are synonyms for Party?

Common alternatives include celebration, gathering, bash, soiree, shindig.

What is the opposite of Party?

Opposite meanings include solitude, loneliness.

What words go with Party?

It commonly pairs with surprise, impromptu, lavish, give, have, hold, go on, be in full swing, break up, guest, girl, at a/​the party, party for, political, centre/​center, centre-right/​center-right, build, establish, form, come to power, gain power, win (something), conference, congress, convention, the leader of a/​the (…) party, a member of a/​the (…) party, the left wing of the party, boarding, hunting, landing, party of, guilty, innocent, aggrieved, notify, be binding on, bind.

What are common mistakes when using Party?

'Party' is often confused with 'partying,' the action of having fun. 'Party' can be mistaken for 'political party' in a political context.

How do you pronounce Party?

US: /["/ˈpɑːrti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɑːti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Party?

Used in various contexts, 'party' can refer to celebrations or social events. It's appropriate in casual conversations but may seem less formal in professional settings. Saying 'get together' can be a more neutral alternative.

What CEFR level is Party?

"Party" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.