party
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1.4
- noun
- /ˈpɑrti/
- A group of volunteers gathered to create a search party for the missing hiker.
- hunting party
- raiding party
- war party
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Examples
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Well, this is a bachelorette party - Okay.
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We formed a small party to clean up the beach this weekend.
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That is my first Christmas party with my friends I love so much.
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So I will catch up with you party people in the morning.
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Are you surprised that the party has come together so quickly?
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Come on, slowpokes, party at the river.
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Your table is ready, Monsieur Fink. Several members of your party have already arrived.
Fiction book (1991) -
Adam and Peregrine were numbered among the party of guests invited by Janet and Matthew Fraser.
Fiction book (1991) -
Krystin walked beside Ord, the only member of the party who would speak to her.
Fiction book (1992) -
The schoolhosted a movie party for the students to celebrate their achievements.
Synonyms
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1.0
A meeting of people for a social or special purpose
102
1.0
An event where people are invited to eat dinner together
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1.7
A group of people gathered for a short time to do something
50
2.5
A social event in the early evening where people drink and talk
37
2.6
A group of people who look for someone who is missing
27
1.9
A party at someone's home where guests sometimes stay overnight
25
1.8
A group of people who take part in a marriage ceremony, like the bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen
23
7.5
An evening party at someone's home
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2.7
A group of people who are sent to save others in danger
7
4.9
A group of people from a ship who go ashore to do a task
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3.1
A group of people who meet to watch a TV show or event together
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3.2
A group of people who do a physical task together, like clearing fallen trees
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3.6
A group of people who work together for a short time on a single task
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7.2
A small informal get-together with a few friends to celebrate something
Idioms
- Informal
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3.9
A person who makes parties fun by being lively and entertaining others
- Offensive
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9.8
A person who makes others feel awkward at a social gathering
A style that looks formal at the front and casual at the back
Compounds
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2.5
A major political party in the United States that supports conservative policies
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1.8
A major political party in the United States that supports liberal and progressive policies
- Literature
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6.7
A political movement in the United States that wants smaller government and lower taxes
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1.0
A social gathering to celebrate someone's birthday with food, games, and gifts
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3.5
A political party that wants a society where the state owns businesses and property
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2.8
A party for a man before he gets married with his male friends to celebrate
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3.7
A major political party that supports private business and smaller government
28
3.7
A political party that wants to protect the environment and support fair social policies
25
1.8
A group of people who take part in a marriage ceremony, like the bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen
- US
23
3.7
A political group that tries to win elections to help working people and get fair treatment for all
17
3.4
A political party in the United States that supports government ownership of businesses and greater economic equality
16
3.7
Political party that ruled Germany under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1945 and hurt many people
- Informal
12
7.0
A person who goes to a party without being invited and often causes trouble
10
6.8
A celebration when someone tells friends and family about their sexual orientation or gender identity
- UK
9
2.8
A major political party in the United Kingdom that supports workers, trade unions, and social welfare policies
7
5.4
A protest in 1773 when American colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxes
A major United States political party in the early 1800s that wanted limits on national government power
- Literature
6
6.5
A powerful political leader who controls votes and chooses party jobs behind the scenes
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6.5
A former American political party founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 called the Bull Moose Party
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4.6
A political party that wants a slow change from capitalism to democratic socialism
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7.9
A former American political party from 1834 to 1854 that opposed the Democrats and supported high taxes on imported goods
2
6.9
A political party in the early United States that supported a strong central government
1
7.5
A former US political party from the 1890s that supported farmers, more silver money, and government control of railroads
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3.6
A UK political party in the centre that supports liberal social policies and reforms to help working people
1
2.7
A major political party in the United Kingdom that supports workers and social justice
1
8.9
A Kurdish armed and political group that wants its own government in southeastern Turkey
1
8.9
A former US political party started by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 that supported progressive reforms
1
6.9
A political party in the United States that wants workers to own businesses peacefully
1
9.6
A US political group in the 1850s that wanted to limit immigrant and Catholic influence
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
Party for a small group comes from the old word part meaning 'part' or 'group'. It was used for a 'part' of people sent to do a job, which is why a 'rescue party' or a hiking party is a team formed for a purpose.