party
party Lexical Profile
party Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving conversation, refreshments, music, and entertainment.
"They hosted a lively dinner party to celebrate her recent promotion."
A formally organized political group that promotes shared principles and nominates candidates for public office.
"The ruling party introduced several major economic reforms during the parliamentary session."
A person or group of people forming one side in a legal contract, dispute, or official transaction.
"Both parties signed the lease agreement after reviewing the final terms."
A group of people taking part in a particular activity, expedition, or trip together.
"A rescue party was dispatched at dawn to locate the stranded hikers."
• verb
To enjoy oneself at a social gathering or lively celebration with others.
"The graduating students partied until midnight after the commencement ceremony."
• Rhymes for party
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English partie, borrowed from Old French partie ('a part, side, or faction'), ultimately from the feminine past participle of Latin partire ('to divide or share'). The modern sense of a social gathering developed in the early 18th century from the earlier meaning of a group of people assembled for a common purpose.
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