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partygoer

partygoer

10 3.0
A person who often goes to parties and enjoys them
  • noun
  • /ˈpɑːrtiˌɡoʊər/
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  • At the festival, the enthusiastic partygoers danced all night to the live music.
  • a drunk partygoer
  • other partygoers
  • thousands of partygoers

I know when, like, I go to parties, I'm not a good partygoer because I'm not fun.

Examples

  • Elegant partygoers sweep from their fancy carriages and promenade to the front door.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Yo Gotti returns to Chicago to deliver a stellar performance for partygoers at V Live during Scorpio Bash 2012.

    Blog text (10)
  • Last year partygoers pledged over 2 million dollars to this museum.

  • Already, the first partygoers are sliding down the elevator cable.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • The partygoers will notice how much colder it is when they leave than when they came in.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Andy starts off, then pauses as three partygoers approach the door.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Ten other partygoers converse, drink, and gamble in the background.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • William exits as a crush of partygoers arrives.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • The panicked partygoers turn as a section of the wall collapses.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Going to a party and texting instead of interacting with other partygoers is immature and rude.

    Blog text (22)

Synonyms

partier
vspartygoer
  • Informal
22 3.9

A person who often goes to parties and enjoys meeting people

is broader, covering both regular attendance and strong enthusiasm
reveler
vspartygoer
  • US
10 4.6

A person who loudly enjoys a party or festival

focuses on attendance and enthusiasm without noisy behavior
party animal
vspartygoer
  • Informal
8 4.0

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

is the general term for frequent or enthusiastic attendance at celebrations
partyer
vspartygoer
  • Informal
1 3.7

A person who likes going to parties and meeting people

stresses regular or enthusiastic attendance rather than occasional visits
merrymaker
vspartygoer
1 5.3

A person who joins lively noisy celebrations

refers to someone who attends rather than someone who creates festivity
socializer
vspartygoer
  • US
1 3.8

A person who likes meeting and talking with other people

refers specifically to attendance at celebrations rather than general socializing

Antonyms

22 7.8

A person who lives alone and avoids other people

8 5.5

A person who likes to stay at home rather than go out

How Social

socialite
29 6.7
partygoer
10 3.0
partyer
  • Informal
1 3.7
guest
1.0
wallflower
  • Informal
11 7.0

Surface Forms

partygoer singular
partygoers plural

Morphology

partygoer = party + goer (transparent) = party + goer

The meaning is directly derivable from 'party' + 'goer' (one who goes to parties); 'goer' is a productive and recognizable element.

Etymology

Partygoer is simply made from party and goer; a 'goer' is 'someone who goes somewhere', so a partygoer is someone who goes to parties, often a lot or with excitement.