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party

498 1.4
A group of people who go somewhere together to do one activity
  • noun
  • /ˈpɑrti/
translation icon : grupo
  • A group of volunteers gathered to create a search party for the missing hiker.
  • hunting party
  • raiding party
  • war party

What are all the parties, nations involved?

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Examples

  • Well, this is a bachelorette party - Okay.

  • We formed a small party to clean up the beach this weekend.

  • That is my first Christmas party with my friends I love so much.

  • So I will catch up with you party people in the morning.

  • Are you surprised that the party has come together so quickly?

  • Come on, slowpokes, party at the river.

  • 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

gathering
vsparty
203 1.0

A meeting of people for a social or special purpose

is the broad term for any temporarily formed group for an activity
dinner party
vsparty
75 1.0

An event where people are invited to eat dinner together

is a broader label that covers many temporary groups, not only social meals
cocktail party
vsparty
48 2.5

A social event in the early evening where people drink and talk

is the general descriptor for temporary groups beyond drink focused events
search party
vsparty
36 2.6

A group of people who look for someone who is missing

is the general category for temporary groups beyond searching roles
soiree
vsparty
  • Formal
23 7.5

An evening party at someone's home

is a more general term covering temporary groups not limited to evenings
wedding party
vsparty
20 1.8

A group of people who take part in a marriage ceremony, like the bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen

is the general term for temporary groups beyond ceremonial participants
house party
vsparty
  • Informal
18 1.9

A party at someone's home where guests sometimes stay overnight

is the broader category for temporary groups not limited to private residences
company
vsparty
15 1.7

A group of people gathered for a short time to do something

is the general label for any temporary people group formed for a purpose
landing party
vsparty
7 4.9

A group of people from a ship who go ashore to do a task

is the general name for any temporary group formed for a purpose
rescue party
vsparty
7 2.7

A group of people who are sent to save others in danger

is the wider term for temporary groups not focused on emergency help
viewing party
vsparty
  • US
3 3.1

A group of people who meet to watch a TV show or event together

is the general term for temporary groups formed for many different activities
working party
vsparty
  • UK
1 3.6

A group of people who work together for a short time on a single task

is the general descriptor for temporary groups regardless of formal appointment
work party
vsparty
1 3.2

A group of people who do a physical task together, like clearing fallen trees

is a broader term for temporary groups not limited to manual tasks
party of sorts
vsparty
  • Informal
7.2

A small informal get-together with a few friends to celebrate something

is the general label for any temporarily formed group for a particular purpose

Idioms

13 3.7

A person who is lively and makes people laugh at parties

8 7.1

Joining after others have already started something important

A style that looks formal at the front and casual at the back

A person who makes parties fun by being lively and entertaining others

Food or drink that gives a strong, exciting taste

9.8

A person who makes others feel awkward at a social gathering

Compounds

A major political party in the United States that supports conservative policies

A major political party in the United States that supports liberal and progressive policies

267 3.5

A political party that wants a society where the state owns businesses and property

204 2.7

A group of people with the same political ideas who try to win elections

201 1.0

A social gathering to celebrate someone's birthday with food, games, and gifts

138 2.8

A party for a man before he gets married with his male friends to celebrate

87 3.9

A person or group outside a deal who may be affected

75 1.0

An event where people are invited to eat dinner together

tea party
  • Literature
61 6.7

A political movement in the United States that wants smaller government and lower taxes

56 4.8

A political group that opposes the two main parties

A social event in the early evening where people drink and talk

party line
  • Literature
37 5.1

Official ideas and rules a political party wants members to follow

36 2.6

A group of people who look for someone who is missing

slumber party
  • Informal
31 2.1

A night when friends stay at someone's house to sleep, talk, and play

25 5.1

Relating to two sides, often in politics or law

23 1.4

A social gathering in the afternoon where people drink tea and eat light food

20 1.8

A group of people who take part in a marriage ceremony, like the bride, groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen

18 3.7

A political group that tries to win elections to help working people and get fair treatment for all

house party
  • Informal
18 1.9

A party at someone's home where guests sometimes stay overnight

17 3.7

A major political party that supports private business and smaller government

16 3.7

A political party that wants to protect the environment and support fair social policies

party pooper
  • Informal
16 6.4

A person who ruins other people's fun at a party

15 3.5

A person who is the most lively and entertaining at a party

14 2.6

A small gift that people give to guests at a party to thank them

12 3.7

Political party that ruled Germany under Adolf Hitler from 1933 to 1945 and hurt many people

party girl
  • Informal
11 6.3

A woman who often goes to parties and is lively

A UK political party in the centre that supports liberal social policies and reforms to help working people

10 2.8

A major political party in the United Kingdom that supports workers, trade unions, and social welfare policies

9 3.4

A political party in the United States that supports government ownership of businesses and greater economic equality

8 1.2

An activity people do with guests to make a social event more fun

party animal
  • Informal
8 4.0

A person who often goes to parties and likes to have fun

8 2.3

An outdoor social event in a garden with food, drink, and music

party crasher
  • Informal
7 7.0

A person who goes to a party without being invited and often causes trouble

A group of people from a ship who go ashore to do a task

7 2.7

A group of people who are sent to save others in danger

A protest in 1773 when American colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxes

A party to celebrate moving into a new home with friends and family

A celebration when someone tells friends and family about their sexual orientation or gender identity

A person who is physically harmed by an accident or crime

party boss
  • Literature
4 6.5

A powerful political leader who controls votes and chooses party jobs behind the scenes

4 3.4

A college or university known for many parties and a busy social life

4 4.5

A party for a man before his wedding where only men attend

Liberal Party
  • Australian
3 3.2

A political party that supports individual rights and free markets

3 3.1

A group of people who meet to watch a TV show or event together

A former American political party founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 called the Bull Moose Party

party line
  • Archaic
3 8.1

A telephone line shared by neighbors who may hear each other's calls

war party
  • Archaic
2 8.8

A group of people who go to attack an enemy

1 8.0

A political group that always opposes proposals and offers no alternatives

1 7.9

A former American political party from 1834 to 1854 that opposed the Democrats and supported high taxes on imported goods

1 6.9

A political party in the early United States that supported a strong central government

1 6.5

An agreement that involves four different people or groups

A party where people wear masks and costumes to hide who they are

1 3.3

A party for a woman about to get married with only her female friends

The most popular thing or person at a party

party foul
  • Slang
1 8.2

A rude or embarrassing action at a social gathering that causes trouble

A major political party in the United Kingdom that supports workers and social justice

1 1.8

A main idea that decides the decorations, activities, and style of a party

1 6.1

A man who belongs to a political group and always supports its leaders and policies

party-crashing
  • Informal
1 7.5

Going to a party without an invitation to join the fun

1 4.9

Involving three different people or groups who take part

A political party that wants a slow change from capitalism to democratic socialism

1 3.6

A group of people who work together for a short time on a single task

1 8.9

A former US political party started by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 that supported progressive reforms

A major United States political party in the early 1800s that wanted limits on national government power

1 1.0

A social event during Easter with egg hunts and decorations

A former small US political party that represented farmers and workers

1 2.4

A party on a grass area where people have drinks and play games

The most exciting and memorable part of a party

A political party in Germany led by Adolf Hitler that ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945

party killer
  • Informal
1 7.2

A person or thing that ruins the fun at a party

1 7.0

Strong loyalty to a political party that makes you biased

1 7.9

Someone directly involved in a court case, as plaintiff or defendant

1 3.6

A vehicle decorated and set up for a group to celebrate while traveling

How Big

organization
  • US
2.7
party
498 1.4
committee
3.2
team
1.0
delegation
  • Specialized
310 3.8

Surface Forms

party singular
parties plural

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.